The Lexington County CDV Court is assigned criminal domestic violence cases primarily initiated by the Lexington County Sheriff's Department. The Court's address is:
Lexington County CDV Court
139 East Main Street
Lexington, South Carolina 29072
If you have a pending CDV charge in Lexington County you should consult with an attorney before appearing in CDV Court. During a consultation you will learn:
1. Whether or not you want to continue your case in the CDV Court or seek transfer to a local Magistrate's Court.
2. What options exist to modify the CDV bond to allow you to return home to your family.
3. The consequences of a CDV conviction.
4. How to obtain copies in advance of the arrest report, witness statements, photographs, audio and visual evidence that is part of your case.
5. What steps you can take to avoid a conviction and fight your CDV arrest.
Even if you are innocent and arrested for CDV the
no drop policy will prevent your case from being dismissed. CDV charges don't simply go away.
For more information about CDV Criminal Defense:
General Information about South Carolina's CDV Law
Detailed Information about Domestic Violence Law
James Snell's Domestic Violence Blog