H 3667 General Bill, By J. Smith and Lourie
Summary: Probate judge, qualifications of; Courts, Probate courts
    A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-23-1040, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO HOLD THE OFFICE OF PROBATE JUDGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE CANDIDATE MUST MEET THE CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONS ELECTED TO OFFICE AND TO PROVIDE CANDIDATES MUST BE ATTORNEYS WITH AT LEAST FIVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE PRACTICING LAW, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PROBATE JUDGE SERVING ON JULY 1, 1999, OR SEEKING REELECTION AFTER THAT DATE, NEED NOT MEET THESE QUALIFICATIONS.
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03/04/99	House	Introduced and read first time HJ-3
03/04/99	House	Referred to Committee on Judiciary HJ-3