Judge Douglas M. Vecchio: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Douglas M. Vecchio is a magistrate for the Lancaster County Magistrate Court in South Carolina.


The civil cases heard in magistrate court include eviction/notice to quit, summons and complaint lawsuits of $7500 or less, restraining orders, and claim and delivery actions. Magistrates also hear criminal and traffic cases, issue warrants and set bonds, and hold preliminary hearings and transfer cases for Lancaster County.