South Carolina

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"The judicial system of South Carolina is composed of the courts, the prosecution, and the defense components. The court system is comprised of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Circuit Courts, Family Courts, the Magisterial Courts, Municipal Courts, Probate Courts, and Master-in-Equity Courts. The prosecutorial system is made up of the circuit solicitors and the Attorney General's Office. The defense component includes public defender corporations, court appointed counsel, retained counsel, and the S.C. Commission of Appellate Defense." ^[1]

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South Carolina judicial news Selection of Supreme Court justices The South Carolina Supreme Court has five justices, one Chief Justice and four Associate Justices. Justices are elected to ten year terms. South Carolina and Virginia are the only states where lawmakers alone select judges. ...more South Carolina news South Carolina courts State courts: Supreme Court Court of Appeals Federal courts: Fourth Circuit District of South Carolina How are judges selected in South Carolina? Judicial selection in South Carolina Laws and history South Carolina Constitution Media and activism South Carolina blogs Judicial reform organizations

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