The bill S. 879 proposes an amendment to the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 14-11-25, which establishes the terms of office for masters-in-equity. According to the new provision, the initial term for a master-in-equity in a court established after January 1, 2027, will commence on July 1 of the year the court is established. Additionally, the bill outlines specific expiration conditions for current terms of office for masters-in-equity as of January 1, 2027. If a term is set to expire on or before July 1 of that year, it will end on June 30; if it is scheduled to expire after July 1, it will extend to June 30 of the following year.

This legislation aims to standardize the start and end dates for the terms of masters-in-equity, ensuring clarity and consistency in the judicial process. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, aligning the terms of office with the established timeline for new courts.

Statutes affected:
02/03/2026: 14-11-25
Latest Version: 14-11-25