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Announcement Concerning Computer-Based Testing for July 2012 Bar Examination
(Date posted: 05/15/2012)

The Board of Law Examiners will allow a limited number of applicants to use laptops to complete their answers to the essay sections of the July 2012 Bar Examination.

SCJD Website Goes iPad Friendly
(Date posted: 05/14/2012)

On April 30th, the South Carolina Judicial Department brought up a new webserver. This move allowed SCJD to implement a new touch menu that works well on the iPad. The website is now set up to display a “touch” menu for visitors who are using an iPad and a “click” menu for those using a computer. 

Alternative Dispute Resolution Forms
(Date posted: 05/08/2012)

IT IS ORDERED that Form SCADR/108C, Consent to Selection of Uncertified Mediator, Form SCADR/108F, Consent to Selection of Uncertified Mediator, and Form SCADR/108PC, Proof of Mediation, are hereby approved for use in the courts of this State.

Amendments to South Carolina Appellate Court Rules
(Date posted: 05/07/2012)

Effective January 1, 2013, Rules 405, 409, 410, 414, 415, 419 and 424 of the South Carolina Appellate Court Rules will be amended.

Amendment to Rule Governing Limited Certificates of Admission for the Retired and Inactive Attorney Pro Bono Participation Program
(Date posted: 05/04/2012)

The Supreme Court has amended Rule 415 of the South Carolina Appellate Court Rules to eliminate the limitation that a retired or inactive attorney is not eligible for an limited certificate under that rule if the person has been in a retired or inactive status for more than seven years.

Supreme Court Issues Order on Petition for Rehearing and Clarification in Election Case
(Date posted: 05/03/2012)

Lawyers Suspended by the Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization
(Date posted: 05/03/2012)

The Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization has furnished the attached list of lawyers who have been administratively suspended from the practice of law pursuant to Rule 419(b)(2), SCACR.

Supreme Court Issues Opinion in Election Case
(Date posted: 05/02/2012)

Supreme Court Issues Opinion in Election Case

Rule Amendments
(Date posted: 04/30/2012)

Amendments to South Carolina Court-Annexed Alternative Dispute Resolution Rules, the South Carolina Rules of Family Court, and the South Carolina Rules of Probate Court are effective.

Results of the February 2012 Bar Examination
(Date posted: 04/27/2012)

The results of the February 2012 Bar Examination were posted on the Bar Admissions Page at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 27, 2012. 

Revised Civil Action Coversheet (SCCA 234)
(Date posted: 04/27/2012)

The Civil Action Coversheet, SCCA/234, bearing a revision date of 04/2012 is approved for use in the Circuit Courts of the State of South Carolina. Form SCCA/234 (04/2012) supersedes and replaces the coversheet bearing a revision date of 01/2011.

Results of the February 2012 Bar Examination
(Date posted: 04/26/2012)

The results of the February 2012 Bar Examination will be posted on the Bar Admissions Page at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 27, 2012. 

Revised Motion and Order for Case Assignment to the Business Court Pilot Program (BC Form 101)
(Date posted: 04/24/2012)

IT IS ORDERED that the Motion and Order for Case Assignment to the Business Court Pilot Program form (BC Form 101), bearing a revision date of 04/2012, is approved for use in the Circuit Courts of South Carolina and replaces the Motion and Order for Case Assignment to the Business Court Pilot Program form (BC Form 101), bearing a revision date of 12/2009.

Supreme Court Agrees to Consider Election Case
(Date posted: 04/20/2012)

The Supreme Court has agreed to consider the case of Anderson v. South Carolina State Election Commission in its original jurisdiction. As indicated by the attached petition (minus attachments), this case alleges that certain candidates are ineligible due to their failure to file a statement of economic interests with the State Ethics Commission.

Lawyers Suspended for Failure to Pay License Fees
(Date posted: 04/04/2012)

he Supreme Court has issued an order administratively suspending lawyers under Rule 419, SCACR, for failing to pay license fees and assessments to the South Carolina Bar.

Supreme Court Adopts Mandatory Lawyer Mentoring Program
(Date posted: 03/22/2012)

Rule 425 has been added to the South Carolina Appellate Court Rules to establish a Mandatory Lawyer Mentoring Program.

Amendments to Rule 1.15, RPC, Rule 407, South Carolina Appellate Court Rules
(Date posted: 03/01/2012)

Pursuant to Article V, § 4, of the South Carolina Constitution, Rule 1.15, RPC, Rule 407, South Carolina Appellate Court Rules, is amended as set forth in the attachment to this order. The amendments are effective immediately.

Chief Justice Toal Delivered State of the Judiciary Address Today
(Date posted: 02/08/2012)

Chief Justice Jean H. Toal delivered her State of the Judiciary address to the General Assembly today, February 8, 2012, at 12:00 noon. Her speech was broadcast live on the Internet and has been archived for later viewing. 

Judicial Election
(Date posted: 02/03/2012)

Congratulations to the following new judge who was elected by the General Assembly on February 1st.

Chief Justice Toal to Deliver State of the Judiciary Address
(Date posted: 02/01/2012)

Chief Justice Jean H. Toal will deliver her State of the Judiciary address to the General Assembly on February 8, 2012 at 12:00 noon.

Revisions to the Self-Represented Litigant Simple Divorce Packet
(Date posted: 01/27/2012)

Chief Justice Toal's Presentation to the South Carolina House Ways and Means Sub-Committee
(Date posted: 01/26/2012)

On January 26, 2012, Chief Justice Jean Hoefer Toal delivered a presentation to the South Carolina House Ways and Means Sub-Committee

Filing and Release of Published and Unpublished Opinions
(Date posted: 01/25/2012)

Published and unpublished opinions of the Supreme Court of South Carolina and the South Carolina Court of Appeals will now be filed and released to the parties, counsel and the public on the Judicial Department Website on Wednesdays. If no opinions are to be filed and released on that day, the Website will indicate that fact. In the event a Wednesday falls on a state holiday, the Clerk of the Supreme Court will establish an alternate day for the filing and release of opinions during that week. An opinion in an individual case may be filed and released at such other times as the issuing court may direct.

Batterer Treatment Programs/Summary Court Sentencing
(Date posted: 01/19/2012)

IT IS ORDERED that circuit solicitors within their respective jurisdictions statewide shall approve, in addition to DSS approval, appropriate batterer treatment programs which are most suitable for magistrates and municipal court judges to order a defendant to attend as a condition of a suspended sentence for a conviction of criminal domestic violence, first offense. Circuit solicitors, in cooperation with DSS, shall provide a list of these programs to the chief magistrates of the counties within their respective circuits as often as is necessary by the solicitors, chief magistrates, and DSS. Upon receipt, chief magistrates shall distribute the list to all magistrates and municipal judges within their respective counties.

Designation of Associate Chief Magistrate in Union County
(Date posted: 01/06/2012)

Interest Rate on Money Decrees and Judgments
(Date posted: 01/05/2012)

The Supreme Court issues order regarding legal rate of interest on money decrees and judgments.