S.0712

Solicitor Cooling Off Period

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

South Carolina S0712 prohibits solicitors from representing clients for a fee or appearing in court in their former district for two years after.

South Carolina S0712 amends the state code to establish a two-year cooling-off period for solicitors after they leave office. During this period, they cannot represent clients for a fee or appear in court in the district from which they were elected. This act aims to prevent potential conflicts of interest and maintain public trust in the legal system. The provisions take effect upon approval by the Governor.

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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Jan 13

Senate

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Dec 10, 2025

Senate

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