South Carolina H 3754: Family Court

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2025-2026 Bill 3754 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 15, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 3754

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING 
SECTION 20-3-130, RELATING TO DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO allow for A JURY 
TRIAL IN FINAL HEARINGS.

Be it enacted by the 
General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1. Section 20-3-130 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

 (I) Either party has the right to have 
the final hearing in an action filed pursuant to this chapter heard by a judge 
and jury, with the judge deciding questions of law and the jury deciding 
questions of fact, and, to exercise the right, shall file an appropriate 
request with the court indicating that the party requests a trial by jury.

SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval 
by the Governor.

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