Rule 13 – Bench Warrants

(a) Procedure. Subject to the approval of the Chief Justice, the Office of South Carolina Court Administration shall establish procedures for processing and maintaining bench warrants. (b) Form. Bench warrants shall be in the form prescribed by the Supreme Court and...

Rule 9 – Conduct of Hearings

(a) Procedure. All hearings in the family courts shall be conducted by the court without a jury. Hearings shall be conducted in a judicial atmosphere, with the judge wearing a black judicial robe. (b) Argument. Counsel shall not attempt to further argue any matter...

Rule 8 – Appearance of Counsel

Upon retention of counsel in a proceeding in family court, counsel shall immediately notify the court and opposing counsel, if any, of his appearance. The notification shall include the attorney’s current address and telephone number. S.c. R. Fam. Ct. 8