Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, when there is no known opposition to a candidate, and there appears to be no substantial reason for having a public hearing, whether or not a candidate is an incumbent, and no request is made by at least six members of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission for a public hearing, the commission chairman upon recommendation of the commission may determine that the public hearing is unnecessary and it may not be held.
HISTORY: 1975 (59) 122; 1996 Act No. 391, Part I, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 19 - Election Of Justices And Judges
Section 2-19-10. Judicial Merit Selection Commission; appointment; qualifications; term.
Section 2-19-20. Investigation by Commission; publication of vacancies.
Section 2-19-25. Solicitation of Bar assessment.
Section 2-19-30. Hearings; executive session.
Section 2-19-35. Criteria for investigations and consideration of Commission.
Section 2-19-40. Exemption from hearing.
Section 2-19-50. Confidentiality of records, information and other material; destruction thereof.
Section 2-19-60. Powers of Commission.
Section 2-19-70. Prohibition against dual offices, privileges of the floor, and pledges.
Section 2-19-80. Nomination of qualified candidates to the General Assembly.
Section 2-19-90. Approval of General Assembly in joint session.
Section 2-19-100. Eligibility of retired judges for appointment.
Section 2-19-120. Citizens Committees on Judicial Qualifications; membership; compensation.