Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, all court reporters employed by the Judicial Department shall be subject to removal by the judge or the Judicial Department only for just cause. In the event that a vacancy occurs in a circuit or family court judgeship, the judge who fills the vacancy shall not be empowered to replace the court reporter previously hired by his predecessor. The judge may hire a court reporter when a vacancy occurs in the court reporter's position.
HISTORY: 1982 Act No. 466 Part II Section 38, eff June 15, 1982.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 15 - Court Stenographers And Bailiffs
Section 14-15-10. Appointment, term, and removal of court stenographer.
Section 14-15-30. Duties of stenographers.
Section 14-15-40. Fees of stenographers.
Section 14-15-50. Rules for stenographers in the seventh circuit.
Section 14-15-60. Appointment and compensation of special stenographers.
Section 14-15-70. Stenographer for special term of court.
Section 14-15-80. Compensation of stenographer appointed for special term of court.
Section 14-15-210. Bailiffs; appointment, number and removal.