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South Carolina
Judicial Branch
2023-03-29-01

The Supreme Court of South Carolina

RE: Horry County Mental Health Court Program


ORDER



Pursuant to the provisions of Article V, Section 4 of the South Carolina Constitution,

IT IS ORDERED that the Honorable William N.  Hutson and the Honorable Aaron C. Butler, Horry County Magistrate Judges, may preside over the Horry County Mental Health Court.  Pursuant to this assignment, Judge Hutson and Judge Butler may impose sanctions for violations of the conditions of the Horry County Mental Health Court Program.  Sanctions may include, but are not limited to, public service work, additional treatment, or termination of participation in the Horry County Mental Health Court Program.

This order takes effect immediately and remains in effect unless amended or rescinded by the Chief Justice. The Horry County Mental Health Court order dated August 5, 2015 is hereby rescinded.

 

 

s/Donald W. Beatty                                   
Donald W. Beatty
Chief Justice of South Carolina

 

Columbia, South Carolina
March 29, 2023