S.C. Code § 1-7-750

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.

Section 1-7-750 - Circuit solicitors authorized to employ outside counsel

A circuit solicitor may employ outside counsel, in his discretion, without approval of the Attorney General, for civil forfeiture proceedings arising from criminal activity or from estreatment of bail bonds. In any other matter, the circuit solicitor must obtain written approval of the Attorney General prior to retaining counsel to or filing a civil cause of action.

S.C. Code § 1-7-750

Added by 2011 S.C. Acts, Act No. 52 (HB 3375), s 3, eff. 1/1/2012.

2011 Act No. 52, Section 7, provides as follows:

"SECTION 7. This act takes effect January 1, 2012, and applies to all actions that accrue on or after the effective date except the provisions of SECTION 3 do not apply to any matter pending on the effective date of this act."