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Municipal Court

Walhalla Municipal Court, presided over by the Honorable Roberta Barton, handles traffic tickets and other municipal violations within the city.

Address
101 E. Main Street, Walhalla, SC 29691
Phone
(864) 638-4341
Hours
[Confirm court session schedule]

Have a question about your case?

Questions about a scheduled court date, continuance, or payment: contact the Clerk of Court at (864) 638-4341.

Court appearance

Check your Uniform Traffic Ticket or Bond Hearing form for the date and time of your appearance. Most court appearances are required in person, and continuances are considered case by case; contact the Clerk of Court with questions. If you are not contesting the charge, some tickets can be paid prior to your court date by cash, money order, or certified check, though certain charges require an appearance regardless.

Failing to pay a ticket can result in suspension of driving privileges or a bench warrant. Failing to appear can result in a trial held in your absence, and failing to comply with a sentence can also result in a bench warrant.

Jury trials

Every citizen is entitled to a trial by a jury of their peers. Requests can be made in person or in writing before the scheduled trial date; once a jury trial is requested, you are not required to attend the original court date. A pre-trial conference is typically scheduled within four to six weeks of the request, and if the matter isn’t resolved there, the next available jury trial date is assigned. Direct jury trial questions to the Clerk of Court at (864) 638-4341.

Diversion programs

Three diversion programs may allow eligible cases to be dismissed and the arrest record cleared upon completion. All three are administered through the Tenth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office at the Oconee County Courthouse, not through Municipal Court directly:

  • Alcohol Education Program (AEP) — for alcohol-related offenses by those ages 17–20 with no significant history of prior delinquency or criminal activity. Available once per person, and completing AEP does not affect future eligibility for PTI.
  • Pretrial Intervention (PTI) — for first-time, non-violent offenses with no significant prior arrests.
  • Traffic Education Program (TEP) — for eligible traffic tickets of four points or fewer with no significant history of traffic offenses. Upon successful completion, the court is notified to dismiss the referred ticket.

Applications for AEP and PTI must be submitted to the Solicitor’s Office before your scheduled court date — neither program accepts applications after a court appearance. If accepted, the Solicitor’s Office will contact you to schedule program enrollment.

For program fees and detailed requirements, contact the Tenth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office directly at (864) 718-1072.

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Applying for a Special Event Permit

Any outside organization hosting a public event in Walhalla needs a Special Event Permit before the event can be approved. Here’s what to know before you apply.

⏱ Submit at least 60 days before your event

Applications received fewer than 60 days out may not be processed in time. Plan accordingly.

What you’ll need

  1. Completed Special Event Permit Application
  2. Non-refundable $100 application fee
  3. Proof of $1,000,000 liability insurance naming the City of Walhalla as co-insured
  4. All vendors (including entertainers) must hold a current Walhalla business license
  5. Food vendors must additionally register for and collect the city’s 2% hospitality tax

City spaces available for permitted events

  • City Green — N Catherine Street & Main Street (next to Arby’s)
  • Brown Square — Main Street & College Street
  • City facilities (Depot, Old St. John’s, Recreation Facilities) — these also require a separate RecDesk reservation
Submit application to
City Administrator’s Office, 105 W South Broad Street, Walhalla, SC 29691
Questions
(864) 638-4343
Download Special Event Permit Application

Water Service Changes

Water service must be started, stopped, or transferred in person at City Hall. Walk-ins welcome as no appointment is needed.

Office address
206 N Church Street, Walhalla, SC 29691
Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Phone
(864) 638-4343, ext. 2

Starting service

Bring the following to the office:

  • Valid government-issued photo ID
  • Renters: your signed lease agreement or a completed New Tenant Form (available at the office)
  • Businesses: also bring proof of passing Fire Marshal inspection
Download Water Service Contract

Stopping service

Bring a valid photo ID. If you’re a renter, the property owner may also need to be notified — confirm with the office if unsure.

Download Discontinuance of Service Form

Apply for a Utility Tap

New water and sewer tap applications must be submitted in person and require sign-off from both the City and OJRSA before a tap can be approved.

How to apply

  1. Download and complete both forms below
  2. Bring completed forms to the Water Department at 206 N Church Street
  3. Contact OJRSA separately to confirm capacity at your address as  the City cannot approve the tap until OJRSA signs off
  4. Allow additional processing time for OJRSA review
Water Department
206 N Church Street, Walhalla, SC 29691
Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Phone
(864) 638-4343, ext. 2

Required forms

Utility Tap Application OJRSA Sewer Accessibility Form

Note: water-only taps still require the Utility Tap Application. The OJRSA form is required for sewer taps or combined water+sewer taps only.