S 209 — Probate Judge Qualifications
Last action — Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.
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Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 14-23-1040, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PROBATE JUDGES, SO AS TO REENACT SECTION 14-23-1040 AND PROVIDE THAT IT SHALL BE ENFORCEABLE BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2026.
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What changed in the latest version
27 added · 21 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to Bill S 209 establishes clearer eligibility requirements for probate judges in South Carolina, ensuring that candidates must possess either a four-year degree or four years of relevant work experience in a probate office. This change is important because it sets a baseline standard for educational and professional qualifications, which may lead to more qualified judges making informed decisions in probate matters. The updated requirements will take effect on July 1, 2026, allowing time for awareness and adjustments within the judicial system.
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SECTION 1. Section 14-23-1040 of the S.C.
Code as amended by 1988 Act No.
678, Part IV, Section 3, relating to eligibility requirements for Probate Judges, is reenacted to read:
Section 14-23-1040. No person is eligible to hold the office of judge of probate who is not at the time of his election a citizen of the United States and of this State, has not attained the age of twenty-one years upon his election, has not become a qualified elector of the county in which he is to be a judge, and has not received a four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited post-secondary institution or if he has received no degree he must have four years' experience as an employee in a probate judge's office in this State.
SECTION 2. Section 14-23-1040 of the S.C.
Code as reenacted by this act is enforceable beginning on July 1, 2026.
SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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Action History
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Senator A. Shane Massey · Primary
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Frequently asked questions
- What does S 209 do?
- A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 14-23-1040, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PROBATE JUDGES, SO AS TO REENACT SECTION 14-23-1040 AND PROVIDE THAT IT SHALL BE ENFORCEABLE BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2026.
- Who sponsors S 209?
- S 209 is sponsored by Senator A. Shane Massey.
- What is the current status of S 209?
- This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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