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SC Code § 14-7-280 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 14 - Courts|Chapter 7 - Juries And Jurors In Circuit Courts|Section 14-7-280. Duty of circuit judge in case of irregularities.

 When at any time it is determined by the circuit judge of any circuit, upon complaint made to him, that an irregularity has occurred in the drawing of the juries for any court within his circuit or that any act has been done whereby the validity of any jury drawn or to be drawn may be questioned, the circuit judge may issue his order to the jury commissioners for each county for which the court is to be held, at least five days before the sitting thereof, to proceed to draw jurors for the term or take measures as may be necessary to correct the error.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 38-70; 1952 Code Section 38-70; 1942 Code Section 620; 1932 Code Section 620; Civ. P. '22 Section 560; Civ. C. '12 Section 4029; 1902 (23) 1066; 1972 (57) 2537; 1976 Code Section 14-7-320; 1986 Act No. 340, Section 1, eff March 10, 1986.  Editor's Note  Provisions relative to selection of jurors by drawing, which formerly appeared in this section, can now be found in Section 14-7-240.
SC Code § 14-7-290 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 14 - Courts|Chapter 7 - Juries And Jurors In Circuit Courts|Section 14-7-290. Preparation of special list and drawing of special jury in certain circumstances.

 Whenever at any term of the circuit court the array of grand and petit jurors summoned to attend is held to have been irregularly or illegally drawn or summoned, the presiding judge shall immediately order, in either case, that the jury commissioners of the county shall immediately prepare a special list and, in open court, draw a special venire of grand or petit jurors or draw a special jury from the last list prepared according to law. Any special grand or petit jury so drawn and summoned shall serve instead of those discharged at this term.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 38-71; 1952 Code Section 38-71; 1942 Code Section 621; 1932 Code Section 621; Civ. P. '22 Section 561; 1912 (27) 772; 1976 Code Section 14-7-330; 1986 Act No. 340, Section 1, eff March 10, 1986.  Editor's Note  Provisions relative to disposition of names of those who are drawn and who serve as jurors, which formerly appeared in this section, can now be found in Section 14-7-250.
SC Code § 14-7-300 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 14 - Courts|Chapter 7 - Juries And Jurors In Circuit Courts|Section 14-7-300. Supplying deficiency in number of jurors drawn.

 Whenever it is necessary to supply any deficiency in the number of grand or petit jurors duly drawn, whether caused by challenge or otherwise, the jury commissioners, under the direction of the court, shall draw from the jury box the number of jurors as the court considers necessary to fill the deficiency.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 38-72; 1952 Code Section 38-72; 1942 Code Section 618; 1932 Code Section 618; Civ. P. '22 Section 558; Civ. C. '12 Section 4027; 1902 (23) 1066; 1939 (41) 27; 1941 (42) 70; 1943 (43) 263; 1955 (49) 22, 66, 72, 534; 1957 (50) 12; 1958 (50) 1994; 1959 (51) 487; 1960 (51) 1759; 1962 (52) 1718, 1880; 1967 (55) 8, 81; 1968 (55) 2252; 1969 (56) 354, 928; 1970 (56) 2358, 2430; 1971 (57) 3, 121, 442, 2018; 1972 (57) 2202; 1976 Code Section 14-7-340; 1986 Act No. 340, Section 1, eff March 10, 1986.  Editor's Note  Provisions limiting the number of persons to be drawn and summoned to serve as petit jurors, which formerly appeared in this section, can now be found in Section 14-7-260.
SC Code § 14-7-310 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 14 - Courts|Chapter 7 - Juries And Jurors In Circuit Courts|Section 14-7-310. Venires for additional jurors.

 Nothing contained in this article prevents the clerk of the court of common pleas from issuing venires for additional jurors in term time upon the order of the court whenever it is necessary for the convenient dispatch of its business. In any such case venires must be served and returned and jurors required to attend on those days as the court shall direct.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 38-75; 1952 Code Section 38-75; 1942 Code Section 614; 1932 Code Section 614; Civ. P. '22 Section 554; Civ. C. '12 Section 4023; 1902 (23) 1066; 1939 (41) 27; 1941 (42) 70; 1943 (43) 263; 1976 Code Section 14-7-380; 1986 Act No. 340, Section 1, eff March 10, 1986.  Editor's Note  Provisions relative to preparation of special jury lists in certain circumstances, which formerly appeared in this section, can now be found in Section 14-7-270.
SC Code § 14-7-320 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 14 - Courts|Chapter 7 - Juries And Jurors In Circuit Courts|Section 14-7-320. Calling of alternate jurors.

 Whenever in the opinion of a presiding judge of a court of common pleas or general sessions of any county of this State about to enter upon the trial of a civil or criminal case the trial is likely to be protracted, the court may cause an entry to that effect to be made in the minutes of the court and, immediately after the jury is impaneled and sworn, the court shall direct the calling of one or two additional jurors in its discretion, to be known as alternate jurors. These jurors must be drawn from the same source, in the same manner, have the same qualifications, and be subject to the same examination and challenge as the jurors already sworn.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 38-76; 1952 Code Section 38-76; 1942 Code Section 626-2; 1937 (40) 300; 1976 Code Section 14-7-390; 1986 Act No. 340, Section 1, eff March 10, 1986.  Editor's Note  Provisions relative to duties of a circuit judge in the event of irregularities in the drawing of jurors, which formerly appeared in this section, can now be found in Section 14-7-280.
SC Code § 14-7-330 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 14 - Courts|Chapter 7 - Juries And Jurors In Circuit Courts|Section 14-7-330. Notice of motion to quash panel because of disqualification of jury commissioners.

 No motion to quash any panel of petit jurors may be made because of any relationship, connection, or other disqualification on the part of the jury commissioners, or any of them, who made up the jury box, unless notice of the motion in writing is given at least ten days before the convening of any court to the adverse party, or his attorney setting forth the ground for the making of the motion. Failure to give notice is considered a waiver of all rights.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 38-79; 1952 Code Section 38-79; 1942 Code Section 626-3; 1936 (39) 1431; 1976 Code Section 14-7-400; 1986 Act No. 340, Section 1, eff March 10, 1986.  Editor's Note  Provisions relative to preparation of a special jury list and drawing of a special venire or jury in the event that grand or petit jurors have been irregularly drawn or summoned, which formerly appeared in this section, can now be found in Section 14-7-290.
SC Code § 14-7-340 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 14 - Courts|Chapter 7 - Juries And Jurors In Circuit Courts|Section 14-7-340. Procedure to obtain jurors when jury commissioners are disqualified.

 If notice is given and the party upon whom it is served concedes or it is determined by the court that the relationship, connection, or disqualification exists, then the moving party shall apply to the resident circuit judge or the presiding judge of the circuit, either at chambers or in term time, setting out by way of affidavits the facts. Thereupon the judge shall order the jury commissioners who are not related, connected, or disqualified to make up a special jury box composed of the names of two hundred and forty persons, who are qualified to serve as jurors, from which special box there must be drawn the names of thirty-six jurors who must be summoned and required to attend as extra jurors. From the extra panel a jury may be obtained to try the case in which the regular panel is disqualified. In case all of the jury commissioners are disqualified, then the judge shall designate three others who shall perform this duty.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 38-80; 1952 Code Section 38-80; 1942 Code Section 626-3; 1936 (39) 1431; 1976 Code Section 14-7-410; 1986 Act No. 340, Section 1, eff March 10, 1986.  Editor's Note  Provisions relative to supplying deficiencies in numbers of jurors drawn, which formerly appeared in this section, can now be found in Section 14-7-300.
SC Code § 14-7-350 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 14 - Courts|Chapter 7 - Juries And Jurors In Circuit Courts|Section 14-7-350. Term of extra or special panel.

 The extra or special panel may be discharged as soon as the need for it ceases.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 38-81; 1952 Code Section 38-81; 1942 Code Section 626-3; 1936 (39) 1431; 1976 Code Section 14-7-420; 1986 Act No. 340, Section 1, eff March 10, 1986.  Editor's Note  Prior Laws: Former Section 14-7-350 was titled Supplying deficiency in number of jurors in counties of between 50,000 and 53,000 population, and had the following history: 1962 Code Section 38-72.2; 1958 (50) 1994; omitted by 1986 Act No. 340, Section 1.
SC Code § 14-7-360 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 14 - Courts|Chapter 7 - Juries And Jurors In Circuit Courts|Section 14-7-360. Requirement that persons serve as jurors unless disqualified or excused.

 When the name of a person is drawn from the jury box for jury service by the jury commissioners the person shall serve as a juror unless disqualified or excused by the court as may be provided by law.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 38-82; 1952 Code Section 38-82; 1942 Code Section 608; 1932 Code Section 608; Civ. P. '22 Section 548; Civ. C. '12 Section 4017; 1902 (23) 1066; 1915 (29) 76; 1933 (38) 446; 1939 (41) 27, 332, 543; 1941 (42) 70; 1976 Code Section 14-7-430; 1986 Act No. 340, Section 1, eff March 10, 1986.  Editor's Note  Prior Laws: Former Section 14-7-360 was titled Supplying deficiency in number of jurors in counties with city of 16,000 to 16,500, and had the following history: 1962 Code Section 38-73; 1952 Code Section 38-73; 1942 Code Section 618; 1932 Code Section 618; Civ. P. '22 Section 558; Civ. C. '12 Section 4027; 1902 (23) 1066; 1939 (41) 27; 1941 (42) 70; 1943 (43) 282; omitted by 1986 Act No. 340, Section 1.
SC Code § 14-7-370 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 14 - Courts|Chapter 7 - Juries And Jurors In Circuit Courts|Section 14-7-370. Penalty for neglect of duty in drawing and summoning jurors.

 When, by neglect of any of the duties required by this article to be performed by any of the officers or persons mentioned, the jurors to be returned from any place are not duly drawn and summoned to attend the court, every person guilty of neglect shall pay a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars, to be imposed by the court, to the use of the county in which the offense was committed.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 38-83; 1952 Code Section 38-83; 1942 Code Section 645; 1932 Code Section 645; Civ. P. '22 Section 585; Civ. C. '12 Section 4053; Civ. C. '02 Section 2952; G. S. 2273; R. S. 2412; 1871 (14) 694; 1976 Code Section 14-7-440; 1986 Act No. 340, Section 1, eff March 10, 1986.  Editor's Note  Prior Laws: Former Section 14-7-370 was titled Draft from tales box, and had the following history: 1962 Code Section 38-74; 1952 Code Section 38-74; 1942 Code Section 615; 1932 Code Section 615; Civ. P. '22 Section 555; Civ. C. '12 Section 4024; 1902 (23) 1066; omitted by 1986 Act No 340, Section 1.
SC Code § 14-7-380 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 14 - Courts|Chapter 7 - Juries And Jurors In Circuit Courts|Section 14-7-380. Punishment of jury commissioners guilty of fraud.

 If any member of the board of jury commissioners is guilty of fraud, either (a) by practicing on the jury box previously to a draft, (b) in drawing a juror, (c) in returning into the jury box the name of any juror which has been lawfully drawn out and drawing or substituting another in his stead, or (d) in any other way in the drawing of jurors, he must be punished by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars or be imprisoned not exceeding two years in a state correctional institution.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 38-84; 1952 Code Section 38-84; 1942 Code Section 1573; 1932 Code Section 1573; Cr. C. '22 Section 521; Cr. C. '12 Section 590; Cr. C. '02 Section 433; G. S. 2238; R. S. 346; 1871 (14) 694; 1976 Code Section 14-7-450; 1986 Act No. 340, Section 1, eff March 10, 1986.  Editor's Note  Provisions relative to issuance of venires for additional jurors, which formerly appeared in this section, can now be found in Section 14-7-310.
SC Code § 14-7-390 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 14 - Courts|Chapter 7 - Juries And Jurors In Circuit Courts|Section 14-7-390. Service of summons for jury duty by first class mail or by alternate method.

 The clerk of court of a county may serve a summons for jury duty by first class mail. In the alternative, the clerk of court of any county may contract with the State Election Commission to serve a summons for jury duty by first class mail. Should the clerk of court of any county not choose to use either of the procedures for summoning jurors provided by this section, the clerk may summon jurors as provided by Section 14-7-410 or the sheriff shall serve jurors as provided by Section 14-7-400.  HISTORY: 1983 Act No. 150, Section 1; 1976 Code Section 14-7-455; 1986 Act No. 340, Section 1, eff March 10, 1986.  Editor's Note  Provisions relative to calling alternate jurors, which formerly appeared in this section, can now be found in Section 14-7-320.
SC Code § 14-7-410 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 14 - Courts|Chapter 7 - Juries And Jurors In Circuit Courts|Section 14-7-410. Service of summons for jury duty by certified mail; alternate procedure.

 The clerk of court of any county may serve a summons for jury duty by certified mail with return receipt requested. Should the clerk of court of any county not choose to use the procedure for summoning jurors provided by this section, the sheriff must continue to serve jurors as provided by law.  HISTORY: 1980 Act 370, Section 1; 1983 Act No. 150, Section 2; 1976 Code Section 14-7-465; 1986 Act No. 340, Section 1, eff March 10, 1986.  Editor's Note  Provisions relative to obtaining jurors when jury commissioners are disqualified, which formerly appeared in this section, can now be found in Section 41-7-340.
SC Code § 14-7-420 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 14 - Courts|Chapter 7 - Juries And Jurors In Circuit Courts|Section 14-7-420. Attendance and service in court of common pleas by jurors summoned to attend and serve in court of general sessions.

 In cases where the law provides for the opening and holding of the court of common pleas during the week in which a term of the court of general sessions is or may be held in any county, the jurors summoned to attend and serve in the court of general sessions shall also attend and serve as jurors in any court of common pleas.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 38-87; 1952 Code Section 38-87; 1942 Code Section 70; 1932 Code Section 70; Civ. P. '22 Section 67; Civ. P. '12 Section 34; Civ. P. '02 Section 29; 1870 (14) 29; 1954 (48) 1445; 1976 Code Section 14-7-470; 1986 Act No. 340, Section 1, eff March 10, 1986.  Editor's Note  Provisions relative to the term of an extra or special panel drawn as a result of disqualification of jury commissioners, which formerly appeared in this section, can now be found in Section 14-7-350.  For a local law making this section inapplicable to Charleston County, see Local Law Index.
SC Code § 14-7-430 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 14 - Courts|Chapter 7 - Juries And Jurors In Circuit Courts|Section 14-7-430. Exclusiveness of method and procedure described by this article.

 The method and procedure described by this article is the exclusive method for the preparation of the jury lists, jury box, and the drawing of jurors therefrom and for the service as jurors in the circuit courts of this State.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 38-82; 1952 Code Section 38-82; 1942 Code Section 608; 1932 Code Section 608; Civ. P. '22 Section 548; Civ. C. '12 Section 4017; 1902 (23) 1066; 1915 (29) 76; 1933 (38) 446; 1939 (41) 27, 332, 543; 1941 (42) 70; 1986 Act No. 340, Section 1, eff March 10, 1986.  Editor's Note  Provisions requiring persons whose names are drawn to serve as jurors, except in certain enumerated circumstances, which formerly appeared in this section, can now be found in Section 14-7-360.
SC Code § 14-7-810 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 14 - Courts|Chapter 7 - Juries And Jurors In Circuit Courts|Section 14-7-810. Enumeration of disqualifications in any court.

 In addition to any other provision of law, no person is qualified to serve as a juror in any court in this State if:  (1) He has been convicted in a state or federal court of record of a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year and his civil rights have not been restored by pardon or amnesty.  (2) He is unable to read, write, speak, or understand the English language.  (3) He is incapable by reason of mental or physical infirmities to render efficient jury service. Legal blindness does not disqualify an otherwise qualified juror.  (4) He has less than a sixth grade education or its equivalent.  Any person called to jury service who knows or has good reason to suspect that he is disqualified under this section, upon questioning by the trial judge, hearing officer, or clerk of court, must state the disqualifying facts or the reasons for his suspicions and any failure to do so is punishable as contempt of court. The trial judge must make the final determination of the qualifications of a juror as set out in this section and his decision must not be disturbed on appeal.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 38-100; 1966 (54) 2799; 1984 Act No. 466, eff June 20, 1984; 1986 Act No. 340, Section 2, eff March 10, 1986.
SC Code § 14-7-820 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 14 - Courts|Chapter 7 - Juries And Jurors In Circuit Courts|Section 14-7-820. Disqualification of county officers and court employees.

 No clerk or deputy clerk of the court, constable, sheriff, probate judge, county commissioner, magistrate or other county officer, or any person employed within the walls of any courthouse is eligible as a juryman in any civil or criminal case; provided, that no person may be disqualified under this section except as determined by the court.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 38-101; 1952 Code Section 38-101; 1942 Code Section 627; 1932 Code Section 627; Civ. P. '22 Section 567; Civ. C. '12 Section 4035; Civ. C. '02 Section 2933; R. S. 2378; 1888 (20) 69; 1890 (20) 725; 1986 Act No. 340, Section 2, eff March 10, 1986.
SC Code § 14-7-830 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 14 - Courts|Chapter 7 - Juries And Jurors In Circuit Courts|Section 14-7-830. Exclusion from jury service of members of grand jury which found indictment.

 No member of the grand jury which has found an indictment may be put upon the jury for the trial thereof.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 38-103; 1952 Code Section 38-103; 1942 Code Section 1000; 1932 Code Section 1000; Cr. P. '22 Section 86; Cr. C. '12 Section 80; Cr. C. '02 Section 53; G. S. 2639; R. S. 52; 1731 (3) 279; 1976 Code Section 14-7-840; 1986 Act No. 340, Section 2, eff March 10, 1986.  Editor's Note  Prior Laws: Former Section 14-7-830 was titled Names of persons guilty of crime or immorality withdrawn from jury box, and had the following history: 1962 Code Section 38-102; 1952 Code Section 38-102; 1942 Code Section 628; 1932 Code Section 628; Civ. P. '22 Section 568; Civ. C. '12 Section 4036; Civ. C. '02 Section 2934; G. S. 2242; R. S. 2379; 1871 (14) 691; omitted by 1986 Act No. 340, Section 2.
SC Code § 14-7-840 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 14 - Courts|Chapter 7 - Juries And Jurors In Circuit Courts|Section 14-7-840. Exemption from jury service; requirement of direction by court; maintenance of list of persons excused.

 No person is exempt from service as a juror in any court of this State except men and women sixty-five years of age or over. Notaries public are not considered state officers and are not exempt under this section. A person exempt under this section may be excused upon telephone confirmation of date of birth and age to the clerk of court or the chief magistrate. The jury commissioners shall not excuse or disqualify a juror under this section. The clerk of court shall maintain a list of persons excused by the court and the reasons the juror was determined to be excused.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 38-104; 1952 Code Section 38-104; 1942 Code Section 629; 1932 Code Section 629; Civ. P. '22 Section 569; Civ. C. '12 Section 4037; Civ. C. '02 Section 2935; G. S. 2240; R. S. 2380; 1832 (8) 380; 1836 (8) 447; 1871 (14) 690; 1878 (14) 582; 1880 (17) 307; 1884 (18) 713; 1891 (20) 1124; 1896 (22) 19; 1899 (23) 44; 1902 (23) 1028; 1907 (25) 492; 1921 (32) 269, 278; 1923 (33) 95; 1925 (34) 31; 1941 (42) 96; 1952 (47) 2042; 1965 (54) 641; 1967 (55) 895; 1978 Act No. 579 eff July 18, 1978; 1979 Act No. 108 Section 1, eff June 22, 1979; 1976 Code Section 14-7-850; 1986 Act No. 340, Section 2, eff March 10, 1986; 1992 Act No. 414, Section 1, eff June 1, 1992.  Editor's Note  Provisions excluding grand jury members from jury service at a trial on an indictment found by the grand jury, which formerly appeared in this section, can now be found in Section 14-7-830.
SC Code § 14-7-845 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 14 - Courts|Chapter 7 - Juries And Jurors In Circuit Courts|Section 14-7-845. Postponement of jury service for students and school employees.

 (A) If a student selected for jury service during the school term requests, his service must be postponed to a date that does not conflict with the school term. For purposes of this subsection, a student is a person enrolled in high school or an institution of higher learning, including technical college.  (B) If a public or private school employee, a person primarily responsible for the elementary or secondary education of a child in a home or charter school, or a person who is an instructor at an institution of higher learning including a technical college, selected for jury service during the school term requests, his service must be postponed to a date that does not conflict with the school term. For purposes of this subsection, a "school employee" is a person employed as a teacher, certified personnel at the building level, or bus driver by a school, a school system, or a school district offering educational programs to grades K-12 and to institutions of higher learning, including technical colleges. For purposes of this subsection, "school term" means the instructional school year, generally from September first until May thirtieth or not more than one hundred ninety days.  (C) A person selected for jury service who requests a postponement pursuant to subsection (A) or (B) must provide evidence of school enrollment or employment, or evidence of educational responsibilities during a home or charter school term coinciding with the dates of jury duty.  HISTORY: 1990 Act No. 427, Section 1, eff April 24, 1990; 1997 Act No. 28, Section 1, eff May 21, 1997; 2010 Act No. 187, Section 1, eff May 28, 2010.
SC Code § 14-7-850 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 14 - Courts|Chapter 7 - Juries And Jurors In Circuit Courts|Section 14-7-850. Frequency of jury service.

 No person is liable to be drawn and serve as a juror in any court more often than once every three calendar years and no person shall serve as a juror more than once every calendar year, but he is not exempt from serving on a jury in any other court in consequence of his having served before a magistrate.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 38-106; 1952 Code Section 38-106; 1942 Code Section 630; 1932 Code Section 630; Civ. P. '22 Section 570; Civ. C. '12 Section 4038; Civ. C. '02 Section 2936; G. S. 2241; R. S. 2381; 1879 (16) 307; 1976 Code Section 14-7-870; 1986 Act No. 340, Section 2, eff March 10, 1986; 1996 Act No. 233, Section 2, eff March 4, 1996; 2000 Act No. 257, Section 3, eff May 1, 2000.  Editor's Note  Provisions relative to exemptions from jury service, which formerly appeared in this section, can now be found in Section 14-7-840.