Sumter South Carolina Department of Justice

About This Office

The Sumter South Carolina Department of Justice, located in Sumter, SC, is a local branch of the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) that enforces federal laws in Sumter County. The Department of Justice Office operates under the authority of the U.S. Attorney General to represent the interests of the U.S. in legal matters that involve the government. For example, the DOJ Office represents the federal government in U.S. district courts and U.S. courts of appeals. Local DOJ Offices work with the Executive Office of U.S. Attorneys, which coordinates Sumter County U.S. Attorneys' Offices.