S0879: Judicial Reform

Legislative Summary

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 2-19-10, Relating To Appointment Of The Judicial Merit Selection Commission, So As To Provide That Two Members Must Be Appointed Upon The Recommendation Of The South Carolina Bar Association; By Amending Section 2-19-30, Relating To Jmsc Hearings, So As To Provide That A Candidate May Not Withdraw His Candidacy After The Jmsc Begins Its Investigation Into His Qualifications; By Amending Section 2-19-35, Relating To Criteria For Investigations And Consideration By The Jmsc So As To Provide That The Commission Shall Not Consider Any Information From Anonymous Sources; By Amending Section 2-19-70, Relating To Prohibition Against Certain People Being Elected To A Judgeship, So As To Prohibit Any Person Related To A Member Of The General Assembly By Consanguinity Or Affinity Within The Second Degree From Being Elected Judge; By Amending Section 2-19-80, Relating To Nomination Of Qualified Candidates To The General Assembly, So As To Provide That All Qualified Candidates Are Submitted To The General Assembly; And By Amending Section 2-19-80, Relating To Nomination Of Qualified Candidates To The General Assembly, So As To Clarify When An Incumbent Judge May Withdraw His Name From Consideration By The Jmsc.