· SC legislature · 2025-2026

Magistrates

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 22-1-10, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT MAGISTRATES MUST BE LICENSED ATTORNEYS AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Sponsor

Joe Bustos (R-SC)

Introduced

2025-12-16

Policy area

Law

Latest action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary