S.0096

Clerk of Court Requirements

Introduced·1/14/25

Establishes qualifications for county clerk of court of common pleas in South Carolina.

This bill amends the South Carolina Code to add a new section specifying qualifications for individuals eligible to serve as county clerk of court of common pleas. To qualify, a person must be a U.S. and South Carolina citizen, a qualified elector of the applicable county, and have either a four-year bachelor's degree or at least four years' experience in law, criminal justice, business administration, or as a clerk of court in South Carolina. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Jan 17, 2025

Scrivener's error corrected

Jan 14, 2025

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

Senate

Referred to Committee on Judiciary