The bill H. 3521 proposes an amendment to the South Carolina Code of Laws, specifically Section 63-3-40, which pertains to the election of family court judges from each judicial circuit. The amendment seeks to increase the number of family court judges in the Eleventh Circuit by two. This change aims to enhance the judicial capacity in that circuit, addressing the potential need for more judges to manage family court cases effectively.

Additionally, the bill outlines that the Judicial Merit Selection Commission will initiate the nomination process for these new judicial positions, with the General Assembly responsible for electing judges from the nominees. However, it stipulates that this nominating process cannot commence until funding for the additional judges is secured in the general appropriations act. The bill will take effect once it receives approval from the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 63-3-40
Latest Version: 63-3-40