# Katina L. Capers-Washington

Current Chief Magistrate for Fairfield County, South Carolina. Senate records document an initial Fairfield County part-time magistrate term from April 30, 2019 through April 30, 2023; the current Judicial Branch directory lists her as Chief Magistrate.

Chief Magistrate · [Fairfield County Magistrate Court](/kyj/court/sc/fairfield-county-magistrate-court)

## Katina L. Capers-Washington at a glance

Current role

Chief Magistrate

Court

[Fairfield County Magistrate Court](/kyj/court/sc/fairfield-county-magistrate-court)

Current assignment

Chief Magistrate, [Fairfield County Magistrate Court](/kyj/court/sc/fairfield-county-magistrate-court)

Court address

Fairfield Magistrate, 115 B South Congress Street, Winnsboro, SC 29180-1103

Court phone

803-635-4525

Court fax

803-635-5717

Jurisdiction

South Carolina · State

Judicial service

Active

## Biography

### Professional career

- She also held the role of a Student Intern at the South Carolina Department of Mental Health and the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (2004–2005)

- Katina L. Capers‐Washington is a Magistrate Judge serving in the Fairfield County Magistrate Court in Winnsboro, South Carolina, with a background in education, community services, and legal support roles

### Education

### Additional information

- Initial part-time Fairfield County magistrate term: April 30, 2019 to April 30, 2023.

- Chief Magistrate, Fairfield County, South Carolina.

## Applicable Court Rules & Procedures

Rules last checked July 26, 2026 .

### Recording and broadcasting

South Carolina Rule 605 generally prohibits courtroom broadcasting, televising, recording, and photography unless an exception or presiding-judge authorization applies.

### Exhibits

South Carolina Rule 605 permits the presiding judge to authorize electronic or photographic means for evidence presentation, record preservation, or judicial administration.

### Media Coverage Notice

South Carolina Rule 605 requires media representatives to give reasonable notice to the presiding judge when requesting courtroom coverage.

### Remote appearances

South Carolina Rule 612 authorizes the Supreme Court to provide by order for courts to use remote communication technology for proceedings.

South Carolina's statewide order prohibits photographing, recording, or streaming live, virtual, or broadcasted court proceedings unless the presiding judge specifically authorizes it under Rule 605.

## Sources

Identity source checked July 27, 2026 .

Biography sources checked September 23, 2026 .

### South Carolina Judicial Branch official judicial roster

Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 27, 2026

### South Carolina Appellate Court Rule 605: Broadcasting, Televising, Recording or Photographing Court Proceedings

Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026

### South Carolina Appellate Court Rule 612: Use of Remote Communication Technology

Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026

### Supreme Court of South Carolina Order: Recording of In-Person or Virtual Court Proceedings

Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026

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