General Sessions Docket Management Order
(Date posted: 05/24/2023)

The Supreme Court has issued a General Sessions Docket Management Order. This Order is effective July 3, 2023.

Update to Court Interpreter Cancellation Policy
(Date posted: 05/18/2023)

IT IS ORDERED that any party requesting a foreign language or American Sign Language (ASL) court interpreter for a party, witness, or victim for a legal proceeding before a court of the Unified Judicial System shall make such a request to the clerk’s office in writing via Form SCCA 261 - Request for Court Interpreter.

2023 Mandatory Bond Court Program for Magistrates and Municipal Judges
(Date posted: 05/02/2023)

2023 Mandatory Bond Court Program for Magistrates and Municipal Judges

Posted Results of the February Bar Examination
(Date posted: 04/28/2023)

The results of the February Uniform Bar Examination administered in South Carolina were posted on this page at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023. Additionally, a letter notifying each bar applicant of his or her score was uploaded into each examinee's account on the Bar Admissions web page. Telephonic requests for information about these results will not be accepted until 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 1, 2023. The Office of Bar Admissions accepts calls on weekdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Administrative Suspensions for Failure to Comply with Continuing Legal Education Requirements
(Date posted: 04/27/2023)

Administrative Suspensions for Failure to Comply with Continuing Legal Education Requirements

State v. Jeroid John Price (Order)
(Date posted: 04/26/2023)

The Supreme Court has issued an order in this matter.

State v. Jeroid John Price Oral Arguments Video
(Date posted: 04/26/2023)

Oral arguments were held in this matter on April 26, 2023. A video recording of the arguments can be accessed by using this link or by visiting the Supreme Court Archived Video page.

State v. Jeroid John Price Oral Arguments
(Date posted: 04/26/2023)

Oral arguments are scheduled in this matter on April 26, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. A video recording of the arguments will be posted on the Supreme Court Archived Video page.

Amendments to Rule 407, South Carolina Appellate Court Rules
(Date posted: 04/26/2023)

The Supreme Court has amended Rule 1.15(e) of the Rules of Professional Conduct to create a procedure permitting lawyers to resolve competing claims over funds held in trust by the lawyer.

Results of the February 2023 Uniform Bar Examination
(Date posted: 04/25/2023)

The results of the February 2023 Uniform Bar Examination will be posted on the Bar Admissions page at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023.

Medley Serves & Investigations Ordered to Cease and Desist Use of Deceptive Door Tags in Process Serving
(Date posted: 04/21/2023)

COLUMBIA, S.C. (April 20, 2023) – Supreme Court of South Carolina Chief Justice Donald W. Beatty has issued an Order to Cease and Desist to Medley Serves & Investigations with regard to its use of deceptive door tags in connection with attempts at service of process in South Carolina. Medley, a Tennessee company using South Carolina process servers, is leaving deceptive, inaccurate, and intimidating signage bearing the Seal of the Supreme Court of South Carolina at the doors of defendants. The cases primarily involve plaintiff OneMain Financial Group, LLC, and similarly named plaintiffs.

State v. Jeroid John Price
(Date posted: 04/20/2023)

The Supreme Court has issued an order in State v. Jeroid John Price.

Order for Destruction of Arrest Records in General Sessions (SCCA 223A1)
(Date posted: 04/14/2023)

Order for Destruction of Arrest Records in General Sessions (SCCA 223A1)

Re: SCCA 261 Form – Request for Court Interpreter
(Date posted: 03/28/2023)

IT IS ORDERED that the implementation of my prior Order, dated March 7, 2023, approving the use of SCCA Form 261, Request for Court Interpreter, shall be held in abeyance until May 3, 2023.

Technical Failure of the E-Filing System
(Date posted: 03/28/2023)

Due to a technical issue, the South Carolina Judicial Branch has announced a Technical Failure of the E-Filing System for March 27 2023, in accordance with Section 9(b) of the South Carolina Electronic Filing Policies and Guidelines. E-Filers may utilize the provisions of Section 9(d) or (e) of the South Carolina Electronic Filing Policies and Guidelines to submit filings or serve documents through available alternative procedures with respect to any document that was required to be filed or served on March 27, 2023.

Revised SCCA Form 800, Transcript Request Form
(Date posted: 03/21/2023)

IT IS ORDERED that SCCA Form 800 Transcript Request Form, bearing a date of 03/2023, is amended and shall be used in accordance with Rules 207 and 607, SCACR.

Request for Court Interpreter
(Date posted: 03/20/2023)

261 Form - Request for Court Interpreter

Amendment to the South Carolina Appellate Court Rules
(Date posted: 03/15/2023)

The Supreme Court has amended Rule 607, SCACR, with respect to fees for mailed and emailed transcripts, to update certain language based on new technology, and to clarify the time a court reporter must retain recordings.

Amendment to Rule 407, South Carolina Appellate Court Rules
(Date posted: 03/15/2023)

The Supreme Court has amended Comment 4 to Rule 5.5 of the Rules of Professional Conduct with respect to lawyers licensed in other jurisdictions who work remotely in South Carolina.

Electronic Devices in Courthouses
(Date posted: 03/10/2023)

This Administrative order governs the use of Electronic Devices in South Carolina Courthouses

Appointment of Qualified Court Interpreters for Non-English-Speaking Persons and Payment for their Services
(Date posted: 03/10/2023)

Appointment of Qualified Court Interpreters for Non-English-Speaking Persons and Payment for their Services

Appointment of Qualified Court Interpreters for Deaf Persons and Payment for their Services
(Date posted: 03/10/2023)

Appointment of Qualified Court Interpreters for Deaf Persons and Payment for their Services

Rock Hill Homeless Court Program
(Date posted: 03/07/2023)

Rock Hill Homeless Court Program

Administrative Suspensions for Failure to Pay License Fees Required by Rule 410 of the South Carolina Appellate Court Rules
(Date posted: 03/03/2023)

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

First Statewide Legal Needs Assessment Reveals Need and Opportunity
(Date posted: 02/22/2023)

The Supreme Court of South Carolina Access to Justice Commission, the South Carolina Bar, and the Nelson Mullins Center on Professionalism at the University of South Carolina School of Law on Tuesday unveiled the findings of the state’s first civil legal needs assessment.

Appointment of Qualified Court Interpreters for Deaf Persons and Payment for their Services
(Date posted: 02/22/2023)

Appointment of Qualified Court Interpreters for Deaf Persons and Payment for their Services

Appointment of Qualified Court Interpreters for Non-English-Speaking Persons and Payment for their Services
(Date posted: 02/22/2023)

Appointment of Qualified Court Interpreters for Non-English-Speaking Persons and Payment for their Services

South Carolina Advance Sheet
(Date posted: 02/21/2023)

No Advance Sheet will be posted this week.

Judicial Elections
(Date posted: 02/09/2023)

Judicial elections were held February 8, 2023. Congratulations to the following judges who were elected by the South Carolina General Assembly

Amendment to the South Carolina Appellate Court Rules
(Date posted: 02/09/2023)

The Supreme Court has amended Rule 411(b), SCACR, to increase the number of members on the Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection Committee.

Charleston Housing Court Expanded Statewide
(Date posted: 01/26/2023)

The Supreme Court has issued an order expanding the existing Charleston Housing Court Pilot Project to Magistrate Courts statewide.

Freddie Eugene Owens, et al. v. Bryan P. Stirling, et al.
(Date posted: 01/26/2023)

The Supreme Court has issued an opinion in Freddie Eugene Owens, et al. v. Bryan P. Stirling, et al.

Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, et al. v. State of South Carolina, et al.
(Date posted: 01/05/2023)

The Supreme Court has issued an opinion in Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, et al. v. State of South Carolina, et al.

Interest Rate on Money Decrees and Judgments
(Date posted: 01/04/2023)

Order issued regarding legal rate of interest on money decrees and judgments