ORDER - Designation of Chief Magistrates
(12/21/2005)
IT IS ORDERED that the judges of the magisterial courts listed below be designated as Chief Judge or Associate Chief Judge for Administrative Purposes of the Summary Courts in the counties in which they hold office.
By Order dated December 1, 2005, the Supreme Court amended Comment [4] to Rule 3.8 of the Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 407, SCACR, by deleting the final sentence of the comment which stated a prosecutor is required to obtain court approval for the issuance of lawyer subpoenas in grand jury and other criminal proceedings after an opportunity for an adversarial hearing is afforded.
Chief Justice Jean Toal met with Beaufort and Jasper County Officials on November 22nd to discuss the implementation of the Case Management System in Beaufort and Jasper counties.
SCJD Recognition
(11/10/2005)
SCJD was recently recognized for partnering with DHEC in reporting recycling achievements for Fiscal Year 2005.
Chief Justice Jean Toal Supports New Courthouse Construction Before Georgetown County Council
(11/09/2005)
Chief Justice Toal spoke on behalf of a delegation supporting the construction of a new Judicial Center for Georgetown County.
The National College of Probate Judges has selected the Greenville County Probate Court's website as one of the Top Ten Probate Court Websites in the country.
The results of the July 2005 Bar Examination have been posted on the Bar Admissions Page.
The results of the July 2005 Bar Examination will be posted on the Bar Admissions Page at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 28, 2005. Additionally, a letter notifying each bar applicant of the results will be mailed on Friday, October 28, 2005.
Amendment to Rule 402
(10/19/2005)
The Court has amended Rule 402(d)(1)(i), SCACR.
Harriett McBryde Johnson
(10/17/2005)
Harriett McBryde Johnson receives the 2005 Jean Galloway Bissell award.
By order dated June 20, 2005, we substantially amended the Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 407, SCACR, to incorporate many of the changes made by the ABA to the Model Rules of Professional Conduct as part of its Ethics 2000 initiative, as well as other changes. These amendments become effective October 1, 2005.
Chief Justice Toal’s Eulogy to Judge Marc Westbrook
(09/21/2005)
Text of Chief Justice Toal’s eulogy to Judge Marc Westbrook.
Services for Judge Marc H.Westbrook will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, September 18, 2005, at Springdale Baptist Church. Services for James Randall Davis, Jr will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 17, 2005, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church
In recognition of the devastation and disruption of daily life suffered by the residents of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama as a result of Hurricane Katrina, the Supreme Court has issued an order relaxing rules for admission pro hac vice and for admission to the practice of law in the State of South Carolina for lawyers admitted to practice in those states, and who have been displaced due to Hurricane Katrina.
County Court Security Committees
(09/02/2005)
The Court Security Task Force, under the leadership of Chief Justice Jean Toal and Chief Robert Stewart of SLED, has recommended establishment of county court security committees to address courthouse security concerns.
Ordering Additional Fees for Investigative, Expert, or Other Services for Appointed Counsel
(07/13/2005)
Memorandum from Chief Justice Jean Hoefer Toal.
Memo to all Circuit Court Judges.
Summary Court Judges Serving Multiple Municipalities
(06/21/2005)
The allowance of individuals to simultaneously serve as a municipal judge for more than one municipality promotes efficiency and competency in the summary court system, and fulfills a vital need of many municipalities throughout this State.
ORDER - Designation of Chief Magistrates
(06/21/2005)
IT IS ORDERED that the judges of the magisterial courts listed below be designated as Chief Judge or Associate Chief Judge for Administrative Purposes of the Summary Courts in the counties in which they hold office.
Court Rules Amended Effective October 1, 2005
(06/20/2005)
By order dated June 20, 2005, the Court substantially amended the Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 407, SCACR, to incorporate many of the changes made by the ABA to the Model Rules of Professional Conduct as part of its Ethics 2000 initiative, as well as other changes.
SC Supreme Court Institute To Be Held This Week
(06/15/2005)
This Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the Supreme Court, in conjunction with the SC Bar Law Related Educated Division, is hosting the first SC Supreme Court Institute for high school teachers.
FEE MEMORANDUM - County Treasurers
(06/14/2005)
Statutory provisions for the distribution of revenue generated by the circuit courts, family courts, magistrates courts and municipal courts; fees and related charges of the registers of deeds
FEE MEMORANDUM - Magistrates and Municipal Judges
(06/14/2005)
Statutory provisions for the distribution of revenue generated by the circuit courts, family courts, magistrates courts and municipal courts; fees and related charges of the registers of deeds
Statutory provisions for the distribution of revenue generated by the circuit courts, family courts, magistrates courts and municipal courts; fees and related charges of the registers of deeds
Judicial Elections
(05/26/2005)
Judicial elections were held May 25, 2005.
Greenville Attorney Daniel B. White to Lead S.C. Bar
(05/18/2005)
Greenville attorney Daniel B. White was installed as the 2005-2006 president of the South Carolina Bar.
Women Lawyers Gather to Celebrate Law Week and Importance of Women to the Practice of Law in South Carolina
(05/02/2005)
To celebrate Law Week and the importance of women to the practice of law in South Carolina, the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association invited all women lawyers and judges to gather on the steps of courthouses in Columbia, Charleston, Spartanburg and Myrtle Beach on Monday, May 2.
Amendments to South Carolina Appellate Court Rules
(05/02/2005)
Rule 227, SCACR, relating to the review of orders in post-conviction relief actions, has been amended. These amendments are effective May 1, 2005.
The results of the February 2005 Bar Examination have been posted on the Bar Admissions Page.
Rules 5(a) and 30(a) of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure have been amended.
Circuit Court Judge James E. Lockemy was presented the Order of the Palmetto on April 25, 2005 by Representative Jackie Hayes.
The results of the February 2005 Bar Examination will be posted on the Bar Admissions Page at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 29, 2005.
The Supreme Court has issued an order administratively suspending lawyers under Rule 419, SCACR.
Chief Justice Toal has approved SCCA/221(3/05), the Order for Competency to Stand Trial, and SCCA/222(3/05), the Order for Criminal Responsibility, for use in the Court of General Sessions.
Designation of Interim Chief Magistrate
(03/22/2005)
IT IS ORDERED that Judge Robert B. Hall be designated as Chief Judge for Administrative Purposes of the Summary Courts for Spartanburg County and that Judge David Turner be designated as Associate Chief Judge for Administrative Purposes for Spartanburg County and their authority shall include, but not be limited to, the administrative purposes and acts set forth in my Order dated December 16, 2004, designating Chief Judges statewide.
Chief Justice Jean H. Toal delivered her State of the Judiciary address to the General Assembly today, March 2, 2004, at 12:00 p.m.
SC Business Review Web Site of the Week
(03/02/2005)
The South Carolina Business Review has chosen our website, www.sccourts.org, as Web Site of the Week for the week of March 1, 2005.
Chief Justice Jean H. Toal will deliver her State of the Judiciary address to the General Assembly on March 2, 2005 at 12:00 p.m.
A ceremony was held on Tuesday, February 22, 2005, to dedicate a courtroom in the new Judicial Center to Circuit Court Judge Marc Westbrook.
Amendment to 403(h), SCACR
(02/23/2005)
Pursuant to Article V, § 4 of the South Carolina Constitution, the first sentence of Rule 403(h), SCACR, has been amended.
2004 Rule 501 Disclosure Form
(02/22/2005)
Rule 501, SCACR Disclosure Statement which must be completed and submitted to Court Administration no later than April 15, 2005.
Judicial Elections
(02/02/2005)
New judges elected by General Assembly.