Judicial Seat, Sixth Judicial Circuit Court
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends South Carolina law to adjust the number of judges elected in the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court. Specifically, it will increase the number of judges elected from that circuit from one to two, and establishes a process for electing seven additional circuit judges statewide, regardless of their place of residence.
Key provisions
- Increases the number of judges elected from the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court from one to two.
- Establishes a process for electing seven additional circuit judges statewide.
- These at-large judges will be elected without regard to county or circuit of residence.
- The at-large judges will be designated as Seats No. 1 through 7.
- The bill clarifies the judicial circuit divisions within South Carolina.
- The act takes effect on July 1, 2027.
Who is affected
- Residents of the counties comprising the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court (Chester, Lancaster, and Fairfield)
- Voters in South Carolina
- Judges in the South Carolina judicial system
- The South Carolina General Assembly
- The Sixth Judicial Circuit Court
Notable changes
- Increases the number of judges in the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court.
- Introduces a new method for electing judges statewide, bypassing traditional county-based residency requirements.
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