The bill H. 4160 proposes amendments to Section 14-5-610 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which pertains to the structure of the state's judicial circuits and the election of judges. The key change involves converting five at-large circuit court seats into resident seats within specific circuits: the Third, Seventh, Ninth, Eleventh, and Twelfth. This adjustment aims to ensure that judges elected to these positions are residents of the respective circuits they serve, thereby enhancing local representation in the judiciary.

Additionally, the bill specifies the designation of the newly converted resident seats, assigning them numerical designations corresponding to their respective circuits. It also clarifies that current judges serving in the at-large seats that are being converted will not be required to undergo additional screening until the end of their current term. The bill is set to take effect upon approval by the Governor, reflecting a significant shift in the judicial election process in South Carolina.

Statutes affected:
03/06/2025: 14-5-610
04/02/2025: 14-5-610
04/08/2025: 14-5-610
04/29/2025: 14-5-610
Latest Version: 14-5-610