Rule 14 – Rule to Show Cause

(a) For Contempt of Court. Except for direct contempt of court, contempt of court proceedings shall be initiated only by a rule to show cause duly issued and served in accordance with the provisions hereof. Note: The long established procedural vehicle to bring a...

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...