The Legislature granted solicitors and public defenders the most funding ever last year to hire additional staff, while the state Supreme Court, for the first time, issued a concise order on how to manage the criminal court docket.
If you live in South Carolina and are charged with a crime, chances of receiving a speedy trial are slim to none. But thanks to efforts by the S.C. House and Supreme Court that could soon change.
South Carolina’s judicial landscape could change following calls by key leaders to revamp the way judges are selected in the state. Here are some the major players and their proposals.