H3082

Family Court

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

Authorizes discovery as a matter of right in certain South Carolina family court cases.

The bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to add a new section allowing for automatic discovery in family court cases. Specifically, it grants the responding party an automatic right to engage in formal depositions and discovery when a rule to show cause is issued regarding alleged violative acts not more than two years old. This change aims to ensure that parties in family court cases have the necessary tools to respond effectively to allegations.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Dec 5, 2024

House

Prefiled