Judicial Merit Selection Commission
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Overview
This bill changes the composition and qualifications of the South Carolina Judicial Merit Selection Commission. The commission will now consist of twelve members appointed by the Governor, the House Speaker, the Senate President, and the Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman. Appointments must be made from attorneys in good standing with at least ten years of experience in the South Carolina Bar, and appointees cannot have recently contributed to a political campaign or served as a member of the General Assembly within the past five years.
Key provisions
- The commission will have twelve members.
- Appointments will be made by the Governor, House Speaker, Senate President, and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman.
- At least five of the members must be attorneys in good standing with at least ten years of experience in the South Carolina Bar.
- Members cannot have recently contributed to a political campaign or served in the General Assembly within the last five years.
- Members of the House or Senate who leave those bodies will have their commission service end.
- Initial appointments will have one-year terms, with potential for reappointments.
- Nonlegislative members cannot be public employees or hold other elected offices.
- Active practicing attorneys are ineligible for appointment.
Who is affected
- South Carolina Judicial Merit Selection Commission
- Attorneys in South Carolina
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