Administrative Suspensions for Failure to Pay License Fees Required by Rule 410 of the South Carolina Appellate Court Rules (SCACR)
(Date posted: 03/15/2024)
The Supreme Court has issued an administrative order suspending lawyers under Rule 419 of the South Carolina Appellate Court Rules for failing to pay their license fees
Request for Written Comments
(Date posted: 03/13/2024)
The Supreme Court is accepting written comments concerning the Pilot Program for the Designation of Secure Leave Periods by Lawyers.
South Carolina Access to Justice Commission Honors Long Tenured Members
(Date posted: 02/27/2024)
South Carolina Access to Justice Commission Honors Long Tenured Members
Amendments to South Carolina Appellate Court Rules
(Date posted: 02/14/2024)
The Supreme Court has amended Rule 413 and Rule 502 of the South Carolina Appellate Court Rules.
Rule Changes Submitted to the General Assembly
(Date posted: 01/31/2024)
Rule Changes Submitted to the General Assembly
South Carolina Advance Sheet
(Date posted: 01/10/2024)
No Advance Sheet will be posted this week.
Severe Weather Memorandum - 1-8-2024
(Date posted: 01/08/2024)
Severe Weather Memorandum - 1-8-2024
Order Regarding Filings in Richard Murdaugh Motion for New Trial
(Date posted: 01/03/2024)
Defendant was convicted of the murders of Margaret Kennedy Branstetter Murdaugh and Paul Terry Murdaugh on March 2, 2023, and sentenced on March 3, 2023. Defendant served and filed a notice of appeal to the Court of Appeals and on September 5, 2023, sought leave to file a new trial motion in the circuit court pursuant to Rule 29(b) of the South Carolina Rules of Criminal Procedure, and to suspend the appeal during the pendency of the motion.