The Clerks Office is responsible for processing and scheduling matters which are filed with the Supreme Court of South Carolina. This includes appeals, petitions for writs of certiorari in post-conviction relief cases, petitions for writs of certiorari to review decisions of the South Carolina Court of Appeals, petitions or actions brought in the original jurisdiction, certified questions, motions, judicial disciplinary matters, and lawyer disciplinary matters to include reinstatements.

The Clerk's Office publishes the South Carolina Advance Sheets that contain the published opinions and orders of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals, along with notices, rule changes and other documents of general interest. This publication is available by yearly subscription for $150.00. The subscription year runs from January 1st to December 31st. If a subscription is purchased for less than a full year, the cost is:

A person desiring to start a new subscription should submit a written request to the Clerk's Office at the mailing address that appears in the side bar with a check or money order payable to the South Carolina Judicial Department. For existing subscribers, a renewal notice will be sent out prior to the end of the current subscription year. An electronic version of the Advance Sheets is available for free at www.sccourts.org/opinions/indexAdv.cfm.

Additionally, the Clerks Office maintains the Supreme Court Library and is responsible for processing applications to be admitted to practice law in South Carolina. The Library and the Bar Admissions Office both have separate pages on this website.

Daniel E. Shearouse
Clerk of Court

Brenda F. Shealy
Deputy Clerk of Court

Office Location:
Supreme Court Building
1231 Gervais Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Office Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Excluding state holidays

Voice: (803) 734-1080
FAX: (803) 734-1499
TTY: (803) 734-6365

Mailing Address:
Supreme Court of South Carolina
P.O. Box 11330
Columbia, SC 29211

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