The bill H. 4667 proposes several amendments to the South Carolina Code of Laws concerning magistrates' courts. It introduces a new section, 18-7-95, allowing appellate courts to proceed as if a magistrate is absent if they fail to comply with specific statutory requirements. Additionally, the bill amends Section 22-3-10 to increase the civil jurisdiction limit of magistrates' courts from $7,500 to $74,500 for various types of civil actions, including contract disputes and damages for personal property.

Furthermore, the bill modifies Section 22-3-20 to clarify the limitations on civil actions where the State is a party and increases the assessment fees for civil filings in magistrates' court as outlined in Section 22-3-340, raising the filing fee from $25 to $50. These changes aim to enhance the efficiency and capacity of magistrates' courts in handling civil cases. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/17/2025: 18-7-95, 22-3-10, 22-3-20, 22-3-340
Latest Version: 18-7-95, 22-3-10, 22-3-20, 22-3-340