Additional circuit court judges
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to increase the number of circuit court judges in South Carolina by three. It will accomplish this by amending the state’s code to specify that certain circuits will elect two judges, while others will elect three. Additionally, the bill creates seven additional at-large circuit court judges to be elected statewide, with one specifically designated as a resident judge in Kershaw County. Funding for these additional judges will need to be included in the general appropriations act before the nomination process can begin.
Key provisions
- Increases the number of circuit court judges by three.
- Specifies the number of judges to be elected from various judicial circuits (two, three, or four).
- Creates seven additional at-large circuit court judges elected statewide.
- Designates one of the at-large judges to be a resident of Kershaw County.
- Requires funding for the additional judges to be included in the general appropriations act.
- The Judicial Merit Selection Commission will begin the process of nominating candidates.
- The General Assembly will elect the judges from the commission's nominees.
- The bill takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
Who is affected
- South Carolina residents
- Individuals involved in circuit court cases
- Circuit court judges
- The Judicial Merit Selection Commission
- The General Assembly
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