South Carolina S 96: Clerk of Court Requirements

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2025-2026 Bill 96 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 17, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 96

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TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 
17-17-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE QUALIFICATIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE TO HOLD THE OFFICE OF 
THE COUNTY CLERK OF COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.

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

SECTION 1. Chapter 17, Title 17 of the S.C. Code is amended by 
adding:

 Section 
17-17-15. In order to be eligible to serve or 
continue to serve as the county clerk of court of the common pleas, a person 
must:

 (1) be 
a citizen of the United States and of this State;

 (2) be 
a qualified elector of the applicable county;

 (3) 
have:

 (a) 
a four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited post-secondary institution; or

 (b) 
at least four years' experience:

 (i) 
in the field of law, criminal justice or business administration;

 (ii) 
as an employee in a clerk of court office in this state; or

 (iii) 
as a clerk of court in this State.

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

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