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Wednesday, February 1, 2017
The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee met Tuesday.
Favorable Report:
S. 90 - Magistrate's eligibility examination
Favorable Report as Amended:
S. 118 - Civil jurisdiction of Magistrate Court
Breon Walker (S.C. Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association), Hugh McAngus (S.C. Association for Justice) and James Knox (S.C. Association of Counties) testified.
Hon. Melvin Maurer (Magistrate, Richland County), Hon. Don Rickenbaker Sr. (Magistrate, Calhoun County) and Hon. Jimmy Gantt Jr. (Chief Magistrate, Barnwell County) testified.
Carried Over:
S. 148 - Salaries for magistrates
S. 151 - Jurisdiction of magistrates
Thursday, February 2, 2017
The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee met Thursday.
Favorable Report:
S. 105 - Contested cases in the Administrative Law Court
The House Judiciary Criminal Laws Subcommittee met Thursday.
Favorable Report as Amended:
H. 3278 - Detention facilities
Adjourned Debate:
H. 3334 - Burglary
H. 3481 - Arrest and booking records
House and Senate introductions are available online.
Questions related to legislation can be directed to Kali Campbell Turner at (803) 799 6653, ext. 170 or kturner@scbar.org. Additional information can be found at http://www.scstatehouse.gov/.