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Summary Court Judges Bench Book - Table of Contents

General
Civil
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Crimes & Offenses
Traffic
Forms
Orders
Memoranda
Court Rules
Civil Forms

A.	The South Carolina Judicial System
	1	Judiciary
	2	The Courts
		a	The Supreme Court
		b	The Court of Appeals
		c	The Circuit Courts
		d	Masters-In-Equity
		e	The Family Courts
		f	The Magistrates' Court
		g	The Municipal Courts
		h	The Probate Courts
	3	South Carolina Court Administration
	4	The Clerk of Court
	5	The Prosecution
	6	The Defense

B.	The South Carolina Magistrate and Municipal Judge
	1	Appointment
	2	Qualifications
	3	Vacancies
	4	Disqualification and Discipline
	5	Retirement
	6	The Code of Judicial Conduct
	7	Fees and Costs
	8	Bonds
	9	Court Facilities and Accessibility
	10	Official Office Bank Account
	11	Record Keeping Procedures
		a	Generally
		b	Numbered Arrest Warrants
		c	Numbered Receipts
		d	Search Warrants
	12	Reports
		a	Reports of Monies
		b	Filing of Warrants and Related Papers with Clerk of Court
		c	Notice to Clerk of Court and Solicitor of Request for Preliminary Examination
		d	Return of Papers to Clerk of Court After Preliminary Examination
		e	Papers to Clerk of Court in Criminal Appeals
		f	Papers to Clerk of Court in Civil Appeals
		g	Report to the Department of Revenue
		h	Report to the Department of Public Safety
		i	Report to Election Commission
		j	Report to State Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
		k	Report to Commission on Continuing Legal Education
		l	Reports to Court Administration
			(1)	Bonds
			(2)	Bank Account(s)
			(3)	Criminal Cases Not Disposed
			(4)	Other Reports

C.	Sources of the Law
	1	The Constitution
	2	The South Carolina Code of Laws
	3	Case Law
	4	Local Law
	5	Rules of Court
	6	Attorney General's Opinions
	7	Administrative Procedures
	8	Website

D.	Provisions Applicable to Both Civil and Criminal Cases
	1	Change of Venue
	2	Disqualification
	3	Witnesses
		a	Compelling Attendance
		b	Compensation
	4	Testimony De Bene Esse
	5	Power to Punish for Contempt
	6	Jurors
		a	Failure to Respond to Summons
		b	Persons Who Are Exempt From Serving as Jurors
		c	Compensation
	7	New Trial
	8	Party Charged with Costs Entitled to Itemized Account
	9	Court Interpreters

E.	Uniform Recordkeeping and Information System
	1.	Magistrates
		a	Statistical Report
			1.	Annual Judicial Survey
		b	Rule 501, SCACR, Disclosure Statement
	2.	Municipal Judges
		a	Statistical Report
			1.	Annual Judicial Survey
		b	Rule 501, SCACR, Disclosure Statement

F.	Access to Court Records
	1.	Freedom of Information Act, S.C. §§ 30-4-10 through 30-4-165
	2.	Constitutional Right of Public to Access Court Records
	3.	Using FOIA as a Guideline
	4.	Exemptions to Disclosure
	5.	Bulk Distribution of and Compiled Information from Judicial Records - Rule 610, SCACR

A.	Introduction to Civil Law
	1	Introduction to Civil Law

B.	Magistrate Law in Civil Actions
	1	Jurisdiction
	2	Venue
	3	Statute of Limitation
	4	Parties
	5	Representation of Parties
	6	Rules of Evidence

C.	Civil Procedure in Magistrates' Court
	1	The Pleadings
	2	Summons and Service Process
	3	Service of Process
	4	Time of Response by Defendant
	5	Offer of Judgment; Consequences of Non-Acceptance
	6	Answering the Complaint
	7	Objection to Jurisdiction
	8	Setting the Trial Date
	9	Amendments to Pleadings
	10	Default Judgments and Dismissals
	11	Testimony De Bene Esse
	12	Continuances
	13	Summary Judgment

D.	Non-Jury Trials
	1	Generally
	2	Defenses and Counterclaims
	3	Damages

E.	Trial by Jury
	1	Jury Selection
	2	Voir Dire
	3	Disqualification, Exemption, and Excuse of Jurors
	4	Disobedience to Juror Summons
	5	Miscellaneous Jury Matters
	6	Preliminaries to Jury Trial
	7	Introductory Remarks
	8	Counterclaims
	9	Contempt

F.	Special Matters at Trial
	1	Arguments on Motions and at Trial
	2	Sequestration of Witnesses
	3	Admissibility of Evidence
	4	Objections
	5	Jury Note-Taking
	6	Bench Conferences with Counsel
	7	Compelling Attendance of Witnesses
	8	Compensation of Witnesses
	9	Keeping of a Trial Record
	10	Directed Verdicts
	11	Final Instructions to the Jury
	12	Submission of the Case
	13	Mistrials
	14	Returning the Verdict
	15	Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict (JNOV)
	16	Relief From Judgment or Order

G.	Procedure After Verdict
	1	Filing of the Judgment
	2	Magistrates' Judgments Recorded in Circuit Court
	3	Costs
	4	Attorney's Fees
	5	New Trial
	6	Appeals
		a	Restriction of Action During Appeal
		b	Effecting the Appeal
		c	Service of Notice of Appeal
		d	Contents of Notice of Appeal
		e	Return by the Magistrate
		f	Offers of Revision and Allowance
		g	Judgment on Appeal

H.	Attachment
	1	Generally
	2	Time When Attachment May Be Sought
	3	Duration of Attachment
	4	Grounds for Attachment
	5	Property Subject to Attachment
	6	Attachment When Debt Not Yet Due
	7	Filing of the Affidavit
	8	Bond Undertaking
	9	Issuance of Warrant of Attachment
	10	Attachment Procedure
	11	Disposition of Attached Property
	12	Release of Attached Property

I.	Enforcement of Civil Judgments
	1	Generally
	2	Issuance of Execution
	3	Contents of the Execution
	4	Execution Against Property
	5	Execution for Delivery of Specific Property
	6	Execution Against the Person
	7	Return of the Execution

J.	Judicial Sales
	1	Generally
	2	Sales Conducted by Officer
	3	When Sales May Not Be Conducted
	4	Sales in Different Situations
		a	Seizure and Sale in Claim and Delivery Action
		b	Seizure and Sale in Distraint Actions
		c	Seizure and Sale on Executions
		d	Repair or Storage Liens

K.	Action of Claim and Delivery
	1	Jurisdiction and Venue
	2	Claiming Delivery
	3	Requirements
		a	Claim and Delivery Upon Showing of Danger of Destruction or Concealment
		b	Claim and Delivery Upon Showing of Waiver
		c	Claim and Delivery for Immediate Dispossession
		d	Claim and Delivery for Possession
	4	Actions for Immediate Seizure
	5	Actions for Later Seizure
	6	Filing for Affidavit
	7	Waiver of Right to Pre-seizure Hearing
	8	Affidavit of Danger of Destruction or Concealment
	9	The Bond Undertaking
	10	Notice of Right to a Hearing
	11	Order Restraining Damage or Concealment
	12	Summons
	13	Service of Papers
	14	Return of Property to Defendant After Seizure
	15	Judgment and Seizure
	16	Seizure of Property
	17	Notice of Right to Cure
	18	Claims of Third Parties
	19	Self-help by Owner

L.	Elements of Common Contract Actions
	1	Generally
	2	Parol Evidence Rule
	3	Defenses
	4	Uniform Commercial Code

M.	Elements of Common Tort Actions
	1	Generally

N.	Elements of Common Landlord-Tenant Problems
	1	Generally
	2	Jurisdiction of Magistrates
	3	Eviction or Ejectment
		a	Generally
		b	Commencing Ejectment
		c	Acrual of Rent
		d	Failure of Tenant to Appear
		e	Trial for Ejectment
		f	Appeal of the Verdict
	4	Collection of Rent by Distraint
		a	Commencement of Distraint Proceeding
		b	Service of Process
		c	Pre-Distress Hearing
		d	Enforcement of Distress Warrant
		e	As to Property Distrained
		f	Tenant May Give Bond
		g	Sale of Distrained Property
	5	Non-Landlord/Tenant Problems: Summary Ejectment of Trepassers

O.	Liens and Incumbrances
	1	Generally
	2	Jurisdiction
	3	Mechanics' Liens
		a	Generally
		b	Enforcement
		c	Initiation of the Lien Enforcement
		d	Judgment and Satisfaction
		e	Distribution of the Proceeds
		f	Prevention of Lien Attachment
		g	Priorities
	4	Agricultural Liens
	5	Repair or Storage Liens
	6	Animal Owners' Liens
	7	Uniform Commercial Code
		a	Generally
		b	The Statutory Lien vs. The Security Interest
		c	The Security Interest vs. The Subsequent Purchaser
	8	Criminal Penalties

P.	Interpleader Actions

Q.	Protection From Domestic Abuse Act
	1	Protection From Domestic Abuse Act

R.	Harassment and Stalking
	1	Issuance of Order With Notice of Hearing
	2	Issuance of Order Without Notice of Hearing

S.	Permanent Restraining Orders/Emergency Restraining Orders
	1	Issuance of Emergency Restraining Order by Magistrate With Notice of Hearing
	2.	Issuance of Emergency Restraining Order by Magistrate Without Notice of Hearing

Summary Court Benchbook
Criminal Section

A.	Introduction to Criminal Law
	1	Distinctions Between Civil and Criminal Law
	2	Substantive and Procedural Law

B.	Jurisdiction and Venue in Criminal Matters
	1	Jurisdiction
		a	Territorial Jurisdiction
		b	Subject Matter Jurisdiction
		c	Transfer Cases
		d	Exclusive Versus Concurrent Jurisdiction
	2	Venue
		a	Magistrate
		b	Municipal Judge

C.	Warrants
	1	Arrest Warrants
		a	Generally
		b	Arrest Without Warrant
		c	Arrest With a Warrant
		d	Drafting the Warrant
	2	Bench Warrants
	3	Fugitive Warrants
	4	Search Warrants
		a	Generally
		b	Search With a Warrant
		c	Search Warrant For Evidence From a Suspect’s Body Pursuant to §17-13-140
		d	Search Warrant For Evidence From a Suspect’s Cell Phone Pursuant to §17-13-140
		e	Exceptions to the Search Warrant Requirement
		f	Motions to Suppress Evidence Obtained Through Search and Seizure

D.	Victims' Rights
	1	Written or Oral Victim Impact Statement
	2	Bond Hearings
	3	Preliminary Hearings
	4	Summary Court's Duty to Notify Victim of Victims' Rights
	5	Forms Victims Should Be Provided by Summary Court
	6	Pretrial Intervention Program (PTI)

E.	Bail Proceedings
	1	Authority of Magistrates and MunicipalJudges to Set Bail
	2	Victims' Rights at Bond Proceedings
	3	Conduct of Bail Proceedings
	4	Factors to Consider and Forms of Release
	5	Procedure for Posting Bail
	6	Duration of Bail
	7	Bond Estreatment
	8	Surety Relieved From Bond Obligation

F.	Preliminary Examinations
	1	Notice of Right to Preliminary Hearing
	2	Effect of Indictment on Request for Preliminary Examination
	3	Waiver of Right to Preliminary Examination
	4	Time in Which Request for Preliminary Examination Must Be Made
	5	Time When the Preliminary Hearing Must Be Held
	6	Purpose and Scope of Preliminary Examination
	7	Right to Counsel at Preliminary Examination
	8	Notice to Victim to Attend
	9	Procedure in a Preliminary Examination
	10	Closure of the Preliminary Examination

G.	Rights of the Defendant
	1	Outline
	2	Checklist for Magistrates and Municipal Judges
	3	Defense of Indigents Act
	4	Informing the Defendant of the Nature of the Complaint
	5	Right to Counsel
	6	Self-Incrimination/Right of Confrontation
	7	Right to Due Process
	8	Right to a Speedy and Public Trial

H.	Trial Procedure
	1	Different Types of Procedure
	2	Commencement of Proceedings - Warrant and Information
	3	Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI)
	4	Trial in Absentia
	5	Entering the Plea
		a	Jurisdiction
		b	Counsel
		c	Pleading
	6	Selection of the Jury
		a	Magistrate
		b	Municipal Court
	7	Voir Dire
	8	Taking Down and Preserving Testimony
		a	Magistrate
		b	Municipal Court
	9	Witnesses
	10	Conduct of the Trial
	11	The Court's Instructions to the Jury
		a	Separate Duties Performed by Judge and Jury
		b	Circumstantial Evidence
		c	Presumption of Innocence
		d	Reasonable Doubt
		e	Failure of Defendant to Testify
		f	Law of the Case
		g	Form of Verdict
	12	Jury Deliberation
	13	Sentencing
		a	General Sentencing Procedures
		b	Restitution
		c	Suspension of Sentences
		d	Revocation or Suspension of Driver’s License
		e	Offenses Requiring Revocation or Suspension of Driver's License
	14	Appeals
		a	Magistrate Courts
		b	Municipal Court
	15	Expungements
		a	Expungement of criminal records in the circuit court
		b(1)	Summary Court Expungement Process as Required by 17-22-950(A) Where Defendant Is Fingerprinted.
		b(2)	Summary Court Expungement Process as Required by 17-22-950(B) Where Defendant was Not Fingerprinted.
		b(3)	Expungement of Charges Where the Accused Was Found Not Guilty, Or the Charges Were Dismissed or Nolle Prossed Prior to the Effective Date of the Summary Court Expungement Legislation

A.	Alcoholic Beverages
	1.	Alcohol - Distilleries, etc.
	2.	Beer, Wine, etc. - Persons Under Age 21
	3.	Beer, Wine, etc. - Tax Levy
	4.	Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of Intoxicating Liquors, etc.
	5.	Employment of a Person Under 21 in Liquor Business
	6.	Open Containers of Beer and Wine in Moving Vehicles
	7.	Purchase of Liquor by Person Under Age 21 or Misrepresentation of Age
	8.	Sale of Liquor to Persons Under Age of 21
	9.	Transporting with Broken Caps or Seals in Motor Vehicle
	10.	Unlawful Purchase of Alcoholic Liquor - Generally
	11.	Unlawful Sale or Manufacture of Liquor - Generally
	12.	Unlawful Storage or Possession of Alcoholic Liquors
	13.	Unlawful Storage or Transportation of Illegal Alcoholic Liquors

B.	Fraudulent Checks
	1.	Generally
	2.	Inapplicability of Statute
	3.	Prima Facie Evidence
	4.	Stopping Payment with Intend to Defraud
	5.	Instructions for Magistrates
	6.	Magistrates' Jurisdiction and Sentencing
	7.	Municipal Court Jurisdiction and Sentencing

C.	Offense Against Morality and Decency
	1.	Assualt with Intent to Commit Criminal Sexual Conduct
	2.	Bigamy
	3.	Criminal Sexual Conduct - First Degree
	4.	Criminal Sexual Conduct - Second Degree
	5.	Criminal Sexual Conduct - Third Degree
	6.	Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor – First Degree
	7.	Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor – Second Degree
	8.	Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor – Third Degree
	9.	Disseminating Harmful Material to Minors
	10.	Incest
	11.	Indecent Exposure
	12.	Obscentity
	13.	Prostitution
	14.	Sexual Exploitation of Minor

D.	Offenses Against the Peace
	1.	Conspiracy Against Civil Rights
	2.	Destroying Records in Public Building
	3.	Failure to Stop for Law Enforcement Vehicle
	4.	Hindering Officers, Rescuing Prisoners
	5.	Riot
	6.	Riot, Rout, or Affray
	7.	Slander - Libel
	8.	Stink Bombs
	9.	Violations of Emergency Proclamation
	10.	Wearing Masks

E.	Offenses Against the Person
	1.	Accessory Before the Fact
	2.	Administering or Attempting to Administer Poison
	3.	Assault and Battery - 3rd Degree
	4.	Assault and Battery - 2nd Degree
	5.	Assault and Battery - 1st Degree
	6.	Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature (ABHAN)
	7.	Assault or Intimidation on Account of Political Opinions or Exercise of Civil Rights
	8.	Threatening Life, Person, or Family of Public Official
	9.	Assault with Concealed Weapon
	10.	Child Endangerment in Motor Vehicle
	11.	Conspiracy to Kidnap
	12.	Employing Person Under 18 to Commit Certain Crimes
	13.	Failure to Remove Doors From Containers
	14.	Homicide By Child Abuse
	15.	Kidnapping
	16.	Assault and Battery By A Mob - First Degree
	17.	Assault and Battery By A Mob - Second Degree
	18.	Assault and Battery By A Mob - Third Degree
	19.	Voluntary Manslaughter
	20.	Involuntary Manslaughter
	21.	Murder
	22.	Reckless Homicide
	23.	Felony DUI
	24.	Unlawful Conduct Towards Child
	25.	Domestic Violence � 3rd Degree
	26.	Domestic Violence – 2nd Degree
	27	Domestic Violence – 1st Degree
	28	Domestic Violence Of A High and Aggravated Nature
	29.	Violation of Terms and Conditions of an Order of Protection
	30.	Trespass on the Grounds of a Domestic Violence Shelter
	31.	Stalking and Harassment
	32.	Harassment, 1st Degree
	33.	Harassment, 2nd Degree
	34.	Stalking

F.	Offenses Against Property
	1	Altering Landmarks
	2	Arson - First Degree
	3	Arson - Second Degree
	4	Arson - Third Degree
	5	Attempted Arson
	6	Avoiding Payment of Telephone Services
	7	Bomb Threats/Conveying False Information Regarding Attempted Use of a Destructive Device
	8	Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent
	9	Breaking Into Automobiles, Tanks
	10	Burglary - First Degree
	11	Burglary - Second Degree
	12	Burglary - Third Degree
	13	Burning Crops, Etc
	14	Burning Lands of Another
	15	Burning to Defraud Insurer
	16	Carjacking
	17	Coloring or Sale of Animals or Birds
	18	Computer Crime
	19	Cutting, Removing, or Transporting Forest Products Without Consent; Fraudulently Acquiring Forest Products
	20	Damaging by Means of Explosive or Incendiary
	21	Damaging or Tampering With Vehicle
	22	Defrauding Hotel, Inn, Boardinghouse, Rooming House, Cafe, or Restaurant
	23	Driving Vehicle Through Planted Fields
	24	Dumping Litter On Private Or Public Property
	25	Embezzelement of Public Funds
	26	Entering Bank to Steal
	27	Entering House Without Breaking
	28	Entering Premises After Warning or Refusing to Leave on Request
	29	Entry on Another's Land After Notice
	30	Refusing to Leave Public Premises After Regular Hours
	31	Entry on Another's Land For Various Puposes Without Permission
	32	Failure to Return Rented Objects; Fraudulent Appropriation of Such
	33	Failure to Return Rented Video Cassette
	34	False Reports of Stolen or Converted Vehicles
	35	False Tokens or Letters
	36	Forgery
	37	Gasoline, Unlawful to Dispense Without Payment
	38	Grand Larceny
	39	Ill-Treatment of Animals
	40	Injury or Destruction of Buildings or Crops by Tenant
	41	Larceny of Bicycles
	42	Larceny of Livestock
	43	Malicious Injury to or Interference With Microwave, Radio or Television Facilities: Unauthorized Use of Such Facilities
	44	Malicious Injury to Place of Worship
	45	Malicious Injury to Animals and to Property
	46	Obtaining Signature or Property by False Pretense
	47	Parking on Private Property Without Permission
	48	Petit Larency
	49	Purse Snatching
	50	Receiving Stolen Goods
	51	Robbery on Trains
	52	Robbery - Operators or Vehicles for Hire
	53	Robbery While Armed With a Deadly Weapon
	54	Safecracking
	55	Shoplifting
	56	Stealing Dogs
	57	Swindling
	58	Tampering With Utility Meters
	59	Theft of Electric Current
	60	Tools for Criminal Use
	61	Train Robbery
	62	Trepass
	63	Trepass Upon Railroad Tracks
	64	Use of Vehicle Without Permission
	65	Wilful Sale of Property on Which Lien Exists
	66	Sale of Secured Property Without Consent

G.	Offenses Against Public Justice
	1	Acceptance of Bribes by Officers
	2	Acceptance of Bribe by Juror
	3	Acceptance of Extra Compensation
	4	Aiding Escape from Jail
	5	Aiding Escape from Officers
	6	Bribery of Witness in Criminal Cases
	7	Corrupting Jurors
	8	Influencing a Juror
	9	Misprison of Felony
	10	Offering Bribes
	11	Perjury and Subornation of Perjury
	12	Refusal or Failure to Obey Subpoena; Refusal to Take Oath orTestify
	13	Resisting Arrest or Service
	14	Threatening Judge, Juror or Witness
	15	Willful Failure to Appear in Compliance With Uniform Traffic Ticket

H.	Offenses Against Public Policy
	1	Blackmail
	2	Cockfighting
	3	Contributing To the Delinquency of a Minor
	4	Destruction or Desecration of Human Remains
	5	Disturbing Schools
	6	Impersonating Law-Enforcement Officer
	7	Interference With Fire and Police Alarm Boxes
	8	Peeping Tom - Eavesdropping
	9	Public Disorderly Conduct
	10	Scalping
	11	Unlawful Purchase or Transporation of Copper Wire or Pipe
	12	Unlawful to Transport Child Outside State to Violate Custody Order
	13	Unlawful Use of Telephone
	14	Voyeurism

I.	Offenses Involving Weapons
	1	Carrying Concealed Weapons
	2	Carrying A Handgun
	3	Carrying Weapons on School Property
	4	Discharging Firemarms At or Into Dwelling, Vehicle, Aircraft, Watercraft, etc.
	5	False Information on License Application
	6	Fire Bombs
	7	Firearms in Public Buildings
	8	Illegal Possession of Tear Gas Gun
	9	Machine Guns, Sawed-Off Shotguns and Rifles
	10	Placing Loaded Trap Gun or Spring Gun
	11	Pointing Firearm at a Person
	12	Resisting Arrest With Use or Threat of Use of A Deadly Weapon
	13	Sale or Delivery of Pistol; Possession by Certain Person; Stolen Pistols

J.	Poisons, Drugs, and Other Controlled Substances
	1	Generally
	2	Aromatic Hydrocarbons (Glue Sniffing)
	3	Conditional Discharge for First Offense
	4	Distribution to Person Under Eighteen
	5	Distribution Within Proximilty of School
	6	Possession, Manufacture, And Trafficking; Methamphetamine and Cocaine Base
	7	Obtaining Certain Drugs, Preparations or Compound by Fraud, Deceit, etc.
	8	Possession of Certain Quantities of Controlled Substances as Evidence on Intent to Distribute
	9	Possession of Methamphetamine or Cocaine Base
	10	Possession of Small Quantities of Marijauna or Hashish
	11	Prohibited Acts A: Possession and Distribution of Controlled Substances
	12	Prohibited Acts B: Licensed Distributors
	13	Prohibited Acts C: Distribution and Manufacture Violations
	14	Sale, etc. of Misbranded Package or Container of Dangerous Caustic and Corrosive Substances

K.	Financial Transaction Card Crime Act
	1	Generally
	2	Penalties
	3	Financial Transaction Card (FTC)
	4	Financial Transaction Card Theft
	5	Financial Trasnaction Card Forgery
	6	Financial Transaction Card Fraud
	7	Criminal Possession of Financial Transaction Card Forgery Devices
	8	Criminally Receiving Goods or Services Fraudulently Obtained

A.	Jurisdiction
	1	Jurisdiction

B.	Trial
	1	Trial
	2	Revocation or Suspension of Driver's License

C.	Title
	1	Title

D.	General Principles
	1	Requirement to Elect
	2	Prohibition of Reduction of Charges

E.	Reckless Driving
	1	Reckless Driving

F.	Driving Under Suspension
	1	Driving Under Suspension
	2	Suggested Charge for Driving Under Suspension

G.	Qualifying the Data Master Operator and Admissibility of Results
	1	Generally
	2	Determining Admissibility of Operator's Testimony
	3	Instructions to the Jury

H.	Forfeiture of Bail Posted
	1	Forfeiture of Bail Posted

I.	Parking Lot Jurisdiction
	1	Parking Lot Jurisdiction

J.	Previous DUI Charge Pending
	1	Previous DUI Charge Pending
	2	Delay in Trying Second Charge

K.	Collection by Patrolman of Bail Money
	1	Collection by Patrolman of Bail Money

L.	Common Traffic Violations
	1	Generally
	2	Hazardous Moving Violations
	3	Hazardous Non-Moving Violations
	4	Vehicle License Violations
	5	Equipment Violations
	6	Buses, Trucks, Trailers
	7	Violations Pertaining to Accidents
	8	Driver's License Violations
	9	Special Sections

M.	Non-Resident Violations Compact
	1	Generally
	2	Procedures Under the NRVC (General)
	3	Procedural Guidelines for Administering the NRVC
	4	Member of the NRVC Compact
	5	Traffic Ticket

PDF	Word	Form ID	Form Title
PDF	Word		ABC Summons and Arrest Report
PDF	Word		Acknowledge of Notification of Right to be Present at Trial
PDF	Word	SCCA636	Affidavit of Surrender
PDF	Word		Application for Certification/Recertification Examination
PDF	Word	SCCA523	Bench Warrant after Failure to Appear
PDF	Word	SCCA522	Bench Warrant after Trial in Absentia
PDF	Word	SCCA510A	Bond Proceeding - Form I
PDF	Word	SCCA510B	Bond Proceeding - Form I
PDF	Word	SCCA511A	Bond Proceeding - Form II
PDF	Word	SCCA511B	Bond Proceeding - Form II
PDF	Word	SCCA657	Bond to Stay Execution on Appeal
PDF	Word	SCCA215	Certificate of Transmittal
PDF	Word		Certificate of Trial Experience
PDF	Word	SCCA507A	Checklist for Magistrates and Municipal Judges
PDF	Word	SCCA504	Civil Docket Disposed
PDF	Word	SCCA516B	Civil Judgment (Unpaid Fine Converted to Civil Judgment)
PDF	Word	SCCA516C	Civil Judgment (Unpaid Restitution Converted to Civil Judgment)
PDF	Word	SCCA570B	Community Service Verification Log
PDF	Word		Court Order Restriction of Driving Privileges - Tobacco Prevention Act - Minor
PDF	Word		Court Order Restriction of Driving Privileges - Tobacco Prevention Act - Minor - Instructions
PDF	Word	SCCA502	Criminal Docket Disposed
PDF	Word		DHEC Arrest Report and Trial Summons (Shellfish Division)
PDF	Word		DHEC Summons and Arrest Report (Liter Patrol)
PDF	Word	SCCA223C	Expungement Objection Transmittal
PDF	Word	SCCA684	Faretta Warnings
PDF	Word	SCCA271	Guidelines for Public Sales of Vehicle/Property
PDF	Word	SCCA685	Guilty Plea Information
PDF	Word	SCCA507B	Information Regarding Your Rights
PDF	Word	SCCA733B	Instructions for Eviction Hearings
PDF	Word		Ishmell Order
PDF	Word	SCCA660	Motion and Affidavit for Preliminary Injunction
PDF	Word	SCCA635	Motion to be Relieved on Bond
PDF	Word	SCCA609	Municipal Court Report Form SCCA (60 Day Old Cases)
PDF	Word	SCCA608	Municipal Court Report Form SCCA (Caseload)
PDF	Word	SCCA634	Notice and Motion to be Relieved from Bond
PDF	Word	SCCA521	Notice of Defendant's Rights
PDF	Word	SCCA272	Notice of Public Sale for Customer or Law Enforcement Ordered Repair/Tow (Sample Letter)
PDF	Word	SCCA270	Notice of Public Sale of Vehicle
PDF	Word	SCCA273	Notice of Public Sale Towed or Abandoned Vehicle/Property (For Posting)
PDF	Word	SCCA512	Notice of Right to Preliminary Hearing
PDF	Word	SCCA698	Notice of Trespass on DV Shelter
PDF	Word	SCCA520A	Notice of Trial in Absentia - Fine Only
PDF	Word	SCCA520B	Notice of Trial in Absentia - Sealed Sentence
PDF	Word		NRVC Notice
PDF	Word	SCCA681	Order Access to Cemetery, Burial Ground or Grave
PDF	Word	SCCA683	Order Access to Cemetery, Burial Ground or Grave (In Response to Petition by Landowner)
PDF	Word	SCCA628	Order for Mental Health Evaluation
PDF	Word	SCCA517	Order of Destruction of Temporary Restraining Order or Mutual Order of Protection
PDF	Word	SCCA690	Order of Destruction/Notice of Post Seizure Hearing
PDF	Word	SCCA637	Order of Destruction/Notice of Post Seizure Hearing (Alcohol without Liquid Device)
PDF	Word	SCCA570A	Order of Litter-Gathering For Littering Violation
PDF	Word	SCCA773	Order of Offense Modification/Lesser Included
PDF	Word	SCCA691	Order of Release
PDF	Word	SCCA640	Order of Restitution to State Office of Victims Assistance (Magistrate Court)
PDF	Word	SCCA516D	Partial Satisfaction of Judgment
PDF	Word	SCCA503	Pending Civil Docket
PDF	Word	SCCA501	Pending Criminal Docket
PDF	Word	SCCA505	Pending Traffic Docket
PDF	Word	SCCA269	Petition and Affidavit for Discarded/Abandoned Vehicles/Property
PDF	Word	SCCA680	Petition and Motion for Access to Cemetery, Burial Ground, or Grave
PDF	Word	SCCA682	Petition and Motion for Access to Cemetery, Burial Ground, or Grave (for use by Landowner)
PDF	Word	SCCA692	Post Seizure Hearing Order
PDF	Word	SCCA509	Preliminary Hearing Notice
PDF	Word	SCCA263	Request for Payment of Qualified Interpreter
PDF	Word		Return of Civil Appeal
PDF	Word		Return of Criminal Appeal
PDF	Word	SCCA516A	Rule to Show Cause Why Fine/Restitution Should Not Be Converted to Civil Judgment
PDF	Word	SCCA733A	Rule to Vacate or Show Cause (Eviction)
PDF	Word	SCCA516E	Satisfaction of Judgment
PDF	Word		SC Department of Natural Resources Trial Summons
PDF	Word	SCCA513	Search Warrant
PDF	Word	SCCA215A	Sentence Transmittal
PDF	Word		Size and Weight Citation and Notice of Assessment
PDF	Word	SCCA519	Summary Court Summons
PDF	Word	SCCA661	Summons for Preliminary Injunction Hearing Landlord/Tenant
PDF	Word	SCCA520C	Summons for Sentencing Hearing
PDF	Word	SCCA570C	Supervising Agencies for Litter Violations
PDF	Word	SCCA506	Traffic Docket Disposed
PDF	Word		Uniform Traffic Ticket
PDF	Word	SCCA561	Victim Impact Statement
PDF	Word	SCCA560	Victim Notification Form
PDF	Word	SCCA562	Victim's Rights Information Sheet
PDF	Word		Westlaw Agreement

A.
Accounting
	Financial Accounting Order	2017-10-26-01
Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission
	Summons - Filing	1978-09-13-01
	Summons - Retention Schedule	1978-09-13-01
Arrest Warrants
	Forms	1978-08-25-01
	Multiple Defendants/Multiple Offenses	1984-02-24-01
B.
Bail Bonds
	Acceptance by Judge	1980-11-14-01
	Approval by Employees of the Court	2009-06-10-01
	Monies Remittance to Treasurer	1979-10-31-01
	On Call Roster	2017-01-03-01
Bank Accounts
	Report to Court Administration/Required Use of	2007-03-13-01
Bench Warrants
	Endorsements	1980-11-14-01
Bond Hearing Procedures
	Bond Hearings in Municipalities which Extend into More than One County	2009-08-25-01
	Bonding Procedures	2007-09-19-01
	Cash in Lieu of Recognizance	2003-12-11-02
	Estreatments	2002-11-14-02
	Municipal Judge Territorial Jurisdiction	2008-01-31-01
C.
Cash Disbursements
	Prohibition of	2007-03-13-01
Cash in Lieu of Recognizance
	Deposits	2003-12-11-02
Cell Phones and Pagers		2023-03-10-01
	Juror Use of Personal Communication Devices	2009-07-20-01
Checking Accounts
	Proper Use/Required Use	2007-03-13-01
Checklist for Magistrates and Municipal Judges
	Required Use/Retention Schedule	2018-02-23-01
Chief Judges for Administrative Purposes of Summary Courts
	Appointment	2023-12-06-01
	Distribution of Cases	2023-12-06-01
	Hold at Least Quarterly Meetings	2023-12-06-01
	Report to Court Administration Information on Old Cases	2023-12-06-01
	Reporting Changes in Judges to Court Administration	2023-12-06-01
	Set Hours Magistrates Are to Be in Office	2023-12-06-01
	Set Terms of Court	2023-12-06-01
	Take Custody of Departing Judges Records	2023-12-06-01
Civil Cases
	Disposition of	2011-02-14-02
Concurrent Jurisdiction
	Judges Presiding Over Multiple Municipalities	2005-06-17-01
	Magistrates and Municipal Courts	1979-10-31-01
Continuance of Summary Court Cases When Arresting Officer on Military Duty		2007-08-27-01
Continuing Legal Education
	Requirements	Rule 510
	Annual Mandatory Criminal Domestic Violence Training	2008-01-31-02
Court
	Hours of Operation	2017-01-03-01
Criminal Cases
	Disposition of	2011-02-14-01

D.
Deposits
	Information that Must Be On Deposit Slips/Times When Deposits Must Be Made	2007-03-13-01
Disposition of Cases
	Time Limitations	2011-02-14-01
		2011-02-14-02

E.
Endorsements
	Bench Warrants	1980-11-14-01
Estreatments
	Distribution of Handling Fee	2002-11-14-02

F.
Fees and Costs
	Reports to County Treasurer	2007-03-13-01
Filing
	Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission Summonses	1978-09-13-01
	Uniform Traffic Ticket	1978-09-13-01
	Wildlife and Marine Resources Department Summonses	1978-09-13-01
	Acceptance of Filings	2021-06-03-01

H.
Hours of Court
	Designated by Chief Summary Court Judge	2017-01-03-01
	Hours of Full- and Part-Time Magistrates Statewide	2021-11-08-01
I.
Interest
	Interest Rate on Money Decrees and Judgment	2017-01-04-01
Interpreters
	Appointment for Deaf Persons	2004-05-20-01
	Appointment for Foreign Languages	2006-08-03-01
	Telephonic and Remote Audio Foreign Language Interpreter Services	2019-12-27-01

J.
Jurisdiction
	Bond Hearings in Municipalities which Extend into More than One County	2009-08-25-01
	Magistrates	1979-10-31-01
	Municipal Judges	1979-10-31-01
	Municipal Judge Territorial Jurisdiction	2008-01-31-01
Jury Trial
	Demand by Defendant	1985-04-17-01
	Juror use of Personal Communication Devices	2009-07-20-01

L.
Lawyer/Legislator Protection
	Protection During the Legislative Session	2022-02-17-01


Legal Education, Continuing
	Requirements	Rule 510

M.
Magistrates
	Checks and Check Register	2007-03-13-01
	Concurrent Jurisdiction with Municipal Judges	1994-05-03-01
	Continuing Legal Education Requirements	Rule 510
	Deposits	2007-03-13-01
	Disposition of Cases, Time Limits	2011-02-14-02
	Judges Presiding Over Multiple Municipalities	2005-06-17-01
	Municipal Judges, Serving as	1982-06-30-01
	Newly Appointed or Nominated MagistrateMagistrate Jury Trial Observations During the COVID-19 Pandemic	2020-10-22
	Receipts, Use of	2007-03-13-01
	Reports to Treasurers	2007-03-13-01
	Traffic Tickets, Sign Off	2010-09-03-02

Municipal Court Judges
	Bail Bonds - Monies -- Remittance to Treasurer	1978-11-01-01
	Concurrent Jurisdiction with Magistrates	1979-10-31-01
	Continuing Legal Education Requirements	Rule 510
	Disposition of Cases, Time Limits	2011-02-14-02
	Judges Presiding Over Multiple Municipalities	2005-06-17-01
	Magistrate Serving as	1982-06-30-01
	Summary Monthly Report	1982-06-25-01
	Traffic Tickets, Sign Off	2010-09-03-02
Municipal Judges
	Judges	2005-06-17-01

N.
Notice to Public
Numbered Receipts
	Notice to Public of Requirements/Required Use of	2007-03-13-01

O.
On Call Roster
	On Call Roster	2007-09-19-01

P.
Pretrial Diversion Programs
	Authorization to Establish	2003-09-12-01
Pretrial Detainees		2010-10-28-01
Priority Among Courts
	Priority Among Courts	SCACR 601

R.
Receipts
	Numbered, Required Use of	2007-03-13-01
	Posting of Required Sign	2007-03-13-01
Recognizance Bonds
	(For Detailed Listing See Bail Bonds)
Recordkeeping Procedures
	Account Maintenance - Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission Summonses	1978-09-13-01
	Account Maintenance - Checklist for Magistrates and Municipal Judges	2006-06-01-02
	Account Maintenance - Checks and Check Register	2007-03-13-01
	Account Maintenance - Cross-training	2007-03-13-01
	Account Maintenance - Deposits	2007-03-13-01
	Account Maintenance - Numbered Receipts	2007-03-13-01
	Account Maintenance - Receipts, Numbered	2007-03-13-01
	Account Maintenance - Remittance to the Treasurer	2007-03-13-01
	Account Maintenance - Uniform Traffic Tickets	1978-09-13-01
	Account Maintenance - Wildlife and Marine Resources Department	1978-09-13-01
	Retention Schedule/Account Maintenance
Reports to County Treasurer
	Fees and Costs in Civil Cases	2007-03-13-01
Reports to Court Administration
	Bank Accounts	2007-03-13-01
	Summary Monthly Reports	1982-06-25-01
Retention Schedules
	ABC Tickets	1978-09-13-01
	Bank Statements	2007-03-13-01
	Cancelled Checks	2007-03-13-01
	Checklist for Magistrates and Municipal Judges	2006-06-01-02
	Receipts	2007-03-13-01
	Traffic Tickets	1978-09-13-01
	Wildlife Tickets	1978-09-13-01
Rubber Stamps
	Signatures, Prohibited	1989-03-01-01

S.
Search Warrants
	Forms	1978-08-25-01
Service
	Service by E-Mail In the Trial Courts	2022-05-06-04
Signatures
	Use of Rubber Stamps Prohibited	1989-03-01-01
Statewide Case Management System		2009-09-15-01
Summary Monthly Reports
	Filing	1982-06-25-01
	Preparation	1982-06-25-01

T.
Treasurer
	Bail Bond Monies, Remittance to	1978-11-01-01

U.
Uniform Traffic Ticket
	Acceptance by Court	2002-02-08-01
	Filing	1978-09-13-01
	Retention by Court	1978-09-13-01
	Sign Off	1981-07-15-01
		2010-09-03-02

V.
Videoconferencing
	Specified Criminal Proceedings	2006-10-08-01
	Videoconferencing from Magistrate and Municipal Courts to Detention Facilities Statewide	2008-08-29-01

W.
Warrants
	Arrest - Forms, Required Use of	1978-08-25-01
	Arrest – Multiple Defendants/Multiple Offenses	1984-02-24-01
	Bench - Endorsement of	1980-11-14-01
	Search - Forms, Required Use of	1978-08-25-01
Wildlife and Marine Resources Department
	Summons - Filing	1978-09-13-01
	Summons - Retention Schedules	1978-09-13-01

A.
Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct
	Generally	1979-05
	Political activity	1980-02
		1982-04
Arrest Warrants
	Bail Bond Hearings	1978-07
	Multiple Defendants	1997-01
	Photocopies of Arrest Warrants; Lost Warrants	2007-02
	Retention	1996-03
	Service on Inmates in SCDC	2012-02 2015-06
	Supplemental to Uniform Traffic Ticket	1983-01
	Transmittal Procedures	1979-10 1978-07

B.
Bail Bonds
	Bond List, Violent Crimes	2015-12
	Concurrent Jurisdiction to Set	1979-04
	Forfeiture, Driver's Licenses	1990-02
	Hearings, Arrest Warrants at	1978-07
	Non-Bondable Offenses	2015-12
	Posting of Bond by Attorneys	2009-09
	Recommended Roadside Bond List	2016-07
Bank Accounts
	Generally	1980-08
	Reporting to Court Administration	1980-08
	Separate	1977-02
Bench Warrants
	Endorsement	1980-09
	Form	1978-08
Bonds, Bail
	See Bail Bonds for detailed listing)
Bonds, Performance
	Magistrates/Employees of Magistrates	1978-05
Bonds, Procedure		2007-05

C.
Candidates for Non-Judicial Office
	Magistrates	1978-03
Cash
	Disbursements, Prohibited	1980-08
Cemeteries
	Access to Cemeteries	2007-10
Certificates of Transmittal
	Clerks Not to File Warrants Without	1981-03
	Procedure for Using	1979-02 1978-07 1981-03 1982-05
	Retention	1996-03
Chemical Analysis and Chain of Custody
	Generally	1982-08
Chief Judges for Administrative Purposes of the Summary Courts
	Duty Roster, Chief Judge's Responsibility	1979-01
	Duty Roster, Filing With Court Administration	1979-03
	Bond and On Call Duty Rosters	2013-05
Circuit Courts
	Transfer of Civil Cases From	1980-07
Civil Actions
	Dismissal, Neglect of Plaintiff	1978-04
	Transfer From Circuit Court	1980-07
Claim and Delivery
	Limitation on Seizure of Household Goods	1986-01
Code of Judicial Conduct
	Advisory Committee On	1979-05
	Applicability, Candidate for Non-Judicial Office	1978-03
	Political Activity	1980-02 1982-04
Conversion of Criminal Fines and Restitution to Civil Judgment		2014-01
Counsel, Right To
	Generally	1980-03
	Sentencing Unrepresented Defendants to Imprisonment	2017-09
Counterclaims		2004-01
Court Business Hours		2009-08
Court Interpreters		2015-08
Courtesy Summons Procedure		2008-02


D.
Deaf, Interpreters for
	Generally	1990-01
Defense of Indigents
	Counsel, Right to	1980-03
	Forms to Be Used	1977-05
	Sentencing Unrepresented Defendants to Imprisonment	2017-09
Delays in Disposal of Magistrate and Municipal Court Cases		2008-03
Disposition of Cases
	Cases Beyond Magistrate and Municipal Court Jurisdiction	2010-01
Domestic Abuse, Protection From, Act
	Protection	1986-02
Drivers License
	No Drivers License in Possession	2002-01
Duty Rosters
	Filing with Court Administration	1979-03
	Generally	1979-01
	Bond and On Call Duty Rosters	2013-05
E.
Evidence
	Chemical Analysis and Chain of Custody	1982-08
Estreatments; 4% Handling Fee		2010-07

F.
Failure to Appear
	Criminal Penalties	1981-01
	NRVC, Distinguished From	1981-01
Financial Recordkeeping
	Cash Disbursements Prohibited	1980-08
Fraudulent/Sham Court Filings		2016-10

G.
Gambling Devices		2006-03

H.
Hearing Courts		2006-03
	City or County Administrative Hearing Courts	2009-03
Hours of Operation		2009-08
Household Goods
	Limitations on Seizure, Claim and Delivery	1986-01

I.
Implied Consent Hearings
	Unconstitutionality of	1983-02
Indigents, Defense of
	Counsel, Right to	1980-03
	Forms to Be Used	1977-05
	Sentencing Unrepresented Defendants to Imprisonment	2017-09
Intermingling of Funds
	Private and Public, Prohibited	2015-08
Interpreters, Court		2009-01
Interpreters for the Deaf
	Generally	1990-01

J.
Judgments
	Vacating, No Authority to	1978-02
Judicial Conduct
	Advisory Committee on	1979-05
	Political Activity	1980-02 1982-04
Jurisdiction
	Concurrent	1979-04
	Juveniles, Lack of	1982-02
Jurors
	Jurors Use of Personal Communication Devices	2009-07
	Voir Dire Examinations	1980-04
Jury Trials
	“Answering the Call for Jury Service” Video	2020-02
	Selection Procedure	1980-05
Juveniles
	Jurisdiction, Lack of	1982-02

M.
Magistrates
	Municipal Judges, Serving as	1982-07
Mobile Homes
	Derelict or Abandoned	2007-03
Municipal Judges
	Court Costs and Assessments	1985-01
	Jurisdiction, Concurrent with Magistrates	1979-04
	Magistrates Serving as	1982-07

N.
Non-Resident Violator Compact
	Failure to Appear Criminal Offense, Distinguished From	1981-01
	Procedure for Signing Off Tickets	1995-03
	Retention	1996-03
Notice
	Preliminary Examination, Request for	1982-10

O.
Orders of Release
	Amending	1977-03
ORI
	Numbers	1996-01

P.
Political Activity
	Prohibition of	1980-02 1982-04
Preliminary Examination
	Notice/Procedure/Request	1982-10
	Removal, for Dismissal Purposes	1980-01
Poverty
	2023 Federal Poverty Guidelines	2023-01
Procedures for Disposition of UTTs/Warrants and the Right to Counsel		2018-03
Prosecutorial Independence		2014-05
Protection From Domestic Abuse Act
	Mutual Orders of Protection	2013-04
	Procedure/Protection	1986-02

R.
Receipts
	Multiple Defendants	1978-06
Reduction/Change of Charge		2016-11
Remand
	Preliminary Examinations, for Dismissal	1980-01
Retention Schedules
	Appeals	1996-03
	Arrest Warrants	1996-03
	Banking Records	1996-03
	Bonds to Fines Report	1996-03
	Case Files (Criminal and Traffic)	1996-03
	Certificates of Transmittal of Civil Cases	1996-03
	Certificates of Transmittal of Criminal Cases	1996-03
	Civil Case Files	1996-03
	Civil Monthly Distribution Reports	1996-03
	Courtroom Proceedings - Cassette Tapes	1996-03
	Criminal Cases More Than 60 Days Old	1996-03
	Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Arrest and Summons Report	1996-03
	Disposed Court Dockets (Criminal, Civil, Traffic)	1996-03
	Final Disposition Report	1996-03
	General Sessions Files	1996-03
	Jury Summons	1996-03
	Jury Venire List	1996-03
	Local Correctional Facilities Transmittal Report	1996-03
	Monthly Financial Reports	1996-03
	Municipal Court Monthly Reports	1996-03
	Non-Resident Violator Compact Form (NRVC)	1996-03
	Non-Resident Violator Compact Form (NRVC) Log Book	1996-03
	Official Summons of the Wildlife and Marine Resources Department	1996-03
	Receipts	1996-03
	SC Criminal Justice Academy	1996-03
	SC Department of Highways and Public Transportation (SCDHPT) Transmittal Form	1996-03
	SC Wildlife Department Reports	1996-03
	Search Warrant	1996-03
	Search Warrant Log Books	1996-03
	State Fee Reports	1996-03
	State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Monthly Reports	1996-03
	Uniform Traffic Tickets	1996-03
	Warrant Duplicate Books	1996-03
	Warrant Stub Books	1996-03
Rubber Stamps
	Signatures, Prohibited	1996-02
Rules of Court
	Rule 2, Criminal Procedure	1982-10
	Rule 3, Criminal Procedure	1983-01 1979-02 1982-05
	Rule 405, Appellate Court Rules	1992-01
	Rule 5, Criminal Procedure	1982-10
	Rule 501, Appellate Court Rules	1978-03 1980-02 1982-04
	Rule 503, Appellate Court Rules	1979-05
	Rule 6, Criminal Procedure	1982-08
	Rule 78, Civil Procedure	1978-07

S.
Salaries, County		2009-02
Scheduled Time Payments
	Uniform Traffic Tickets, Notation on	1995-03
Search Warrants
	Records	1977-01
	Retention	1996-03
Seizure and Destruction of Illegal Gaming Devices		2007-04
Sentencing Unrepresented Defendants to Imprisonment		2017-09
Signatures
	Rubber Stamp, Prohibited	1996-02
Signing Off Traffic Ticket
	Generally	1995-03
	Reduction/Change of Charge	2016-11
Size and Weight Violations
	Citation Form and Transmittal	1991-01
Smoking Ordinance Violations		2009-10
Solicitors
	Preliminary Examinations, Removal/Remand	1980-01
Study Aids For Magistrates Eligibility Examination		2013-02
Summary Court Report Forms
	Requirements	1982-06

T.
Traffic Tickets
	Transmittal to DMV	2009-12
Transmittal, Certificates of
	Clerks Not to File Warrants Without	1981-03
	Procedure for Using	1979-02 1978-07 1981-03 1982-05
	Retention	1996-03
Transmittal of Dispositions and Firearm Prohibition Orders to SLED		2021-11

U.
Unauthorized Practice of Law
	Generally	1992-01
Uniform Traffic Ticket
	Arrest Warrant, Supplemental, Not Needed	1983-01
	Filing With Magistrate	1981-02
	Notation of Rate of Speed	1984-02
	Reduction/Change of Charge	2016-11
	Signing Off	1995-03

V.
Vacation of Judgments
	Authority, Lack of	1978-02
Voir Dire Examination
	Jurors	1980-04

W.
Warrants, Arrest
	Bail Bond Hearings	1978-07
	Multiple Defendants	1997-01
	Retention	1996-03
	Supplemental to Uniform Traffic Ticket	1983-01
	Transmittal Procedures	1979-02 1978-07 1981-03 1982-05

	SCOPE & PURPOSE
1	DEFINITIONS
2	APPLICATION OF STATUTORY LAW AND CIRCUIT COURT PRACTICE IN ABSENCE OF RULE
3	COMPUTATION OF TIME PERIODS
4	FILING CIVIL ACTION; ACTION AGAINST CORPORATION; LONG ARM STATUTE
5	COMPLAINT
6	SUMMONS; SERVICE
7	ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIM; TIME FOR FILING
8	DELIVERY AND FILING OF PLEADINGS AND OTHER PAPERS
9	COUNTERCLAIM
10	TRIAL DATE; NOTICE; FAILURE TO ANSWER
11	DEFAULT JUDGMENT; DISMISSAL OF ACTION; DAMAGES
12	RELIEF FROM JUDGMENT OR ORDER
13	CONDUCT OF TRIAL; JURY TRIALS; WITNESSES; SUBPOENAS
14	AMENDMENT OF COMPLAINTS, ANSWERS, AND COUNTERCLAIMS; CONTINUANCES
15	EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION BETWEEN PARTIES; SETTLEMENT
16	DIRECTED VERDICT; JUDGMENT NOTWITHSTANDING THE VERDICT
17	COSTS; NOTICE OF JUDGMENT; ENFORCEMENT
18	APPEALS
19	NEW TRIAL; AMENDMENT OF JUDGMENTS
20	OFFER OF JUDGMENT; CONSEQUENCES OF NON-ACCEPTANCE
21	BUSINESS REPRESENTATION
22	ARGUMENTS ON MOTIONS AND AT TRIAL
23	SUBPOENAS
24	FORMS

[1] SUMMONS
[2] COMPLAINT
[3] INSTRUCTIONS TO DEFENDANT
[4] ANSWER
[5] JUDGMENT
[6] COUNTERCLAIM
[7] INSTRUCTIONS TO PLAINTIFF
[8] AMENDMENT TO COMPLAINT
[9] SUBPOENA OF WITNESS
[10] DISMISSAL
[11] SATISFACTION OF JUDGMENT
[12] PARTIAL SATISFACTION OF JUDGMENT
[13] PETITION AND ORDER FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM
[14] NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SEEK CHANGE OF VENUE
[15] AFFIDAVIT FOR CHANGE OF VENUE
[16] ORDER FOR CHANGE OF VENUE
[17] AFFIDAVIT AND ITEMIZATION OF ACCOUNTS
[18] AFFIDAVIT OF DEFAULT
[19] NOTICE OF EXCEPTION TO SURETIES
[20] NOTICE
[21] NOTICE OF CIVIL APPEAL
[22] NOTICE OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT
[23] JURY SUMMONS
[24] JURY DUTY CERTIFICATION
[25] BOND UNDERTAKING AND ORDER
[26] MEMORANDUM OF COSTS
[27] AFFIDAVIT (Claim and Delivery)
[28] AFFIDAVIT AND CLAIM FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY OF PROPERTY (Claim and Delivery)
[29] ORDER OF IMMEDIATE POSSESSION
[30] UNDERTAKING BY SURETY AND APPROVAL (Claim and Delivery)
[31] NOTICE OF RIGHT TO A PRESEIZURE HEARING (Claim and Delivery)
[32] ORDER RESTRAINING DAMAGE OR CONCEALMENT OF PROPERTY (Claim and Delivery)
[33] APPLICATION FOR EJECTMENT (Eviction)
[34] RULE TO VACATE OR SHOW CAUSE (Eviction)
[35] WRIT OF EJECTMENT (Eviction)
[36] AFFIDAVIT OF PLAINTIFF (Distraint)
[37] NOTICE OF PREDISTRESS HEARING (Distraint)
[38] AFFIDAVIT OF ABANDONMENT (Distraint)
[39] AFFIDAVIT (Attachment)
[40] BOND UNDERTAKING AND APPROVAL (Attachment)
[41] WARRANT OF ATTACHMENT
[42] MOTION AND AFFIDAVIT TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
[43] MOTION AND AFFIDAVIT FOR EMERGENCY HEARING (Protection from Domestic Abuse Act)
[44] SUMMONS (Protection from Domestic Abuse Act)
[45] PETITION FOR ORDER OF PROTECTION (Protection from Domestic Abuse Act)
[46] ORDER OF PROTECTION (Protection from Domestic Abuse Act)
[47] ORDER DENYING RELIEF (Protection from Domestic Abuse Act)
[48] TRANSMITTAL FORM FOR DOCUMENTS (Protection from Domestic Abuse Act)
[49] AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
[50] COMPLAINT AND MOTION FOR RESTRAINING ORDER (Harassment and Stalking)
[51] SUMMONS (RESTRAINING ORDER) (Harassment and Stalking)
[52] RESTRAINING ORDER (Harassment and Stalking)
[53] MOTION AND AFFIDAVIT FOR EMERGENCY HEARING (TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER) (Harassment and Stalking)
[54] TEMPORARY (EX PARTE) RESTRAINING ORDER (Harassment and Stalking)
[55] NOTICE AND MOTION TO EXTEND RESTRAINING ORDER (Harassment and Stalking)
[56] RULE TO SHOW CAUSE (Harassment and Stalking)
[57] COMPLAINT FOR INTERPLEADER
[58] SUMMONS (INTERPLEADER)
[59] ANSWER TO COMPLAINT IN INTERPLEADER
[60] ORDER FOR INTERPLEADER AND SUMMONS FOR HEARING
[61] JUDGMENT IN INTERPLEADER ACTION
[62] AUTHORIZATION FOR NON-LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE
[63] AUTHORIZATION FOR NON-LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE
[64] NOTICE AND ORDER OF PUBLIC SALE OF VEHICLE