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SC Code § 1-6-40 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 6 - Office Of The State Inspector General|Section 1-6-40. Mandatory reports of misconduct to Governor, agency head, and law enforcement; agency report of disciplinary and preventative action.

 (A) If the State Inspector General has reasonable cause to believe that fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, misconduct, or wrongdoing has occurred or is occurring, he must report the suspected conduct to:  (1) the Governor; and  (2) the head of the agency affected by the conduct or employing the person allegedly engaged in the suspected conduct.  (B) In addition to the reporting requirements in subsection (A), if the State Inspector General has reasonable cause to believe that a crime has occurred or is occurring, he must report the conduct to the appropriate state or federal law enforcement agencies and prosecuting authorities that have jurisdiction over the matter.  (C) In addition to fully cooperating with the State Inspector General's investigation, the head of the agency employing a person allegedly engaged in the suspected conduct is responsible for submitting a report to the State Inspector General describing any and all actions taken with the employee and within the agency to prevent the alleged conduct from occurring again.  HISTORY: 2012 Act No. 105, Section 2, eff January 1, 2012.
SC Code § 1-6-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 6 - Office Of The State Inspector General|Section 1-6-50. Investigatory powers; subpoena; report and advice; civil actions.

 The State Inspector General has the following powers:  (A) As part of an investigation, the State Inspector General may:  (1) administer oaths;  (2) examine witnesses under oath;  (3) issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum; and  (4) examine the records, reports, audits, reviews, papers, books, recommendations, contracts, correspondence, or any other documents maintained by an agency.  (B) The State Inspector General may apply to a circuit court for an order holding an individual in contempt of court if the individual refuses to give sworn testimony under a subpoena issued by the State Inspector General or otherwise disobeys a subpoena or subpoena duces tecum issued by the State Inspector General.  (C) For an investigation that results in a report, the State Inspector General must prepare a written report that remains confidential until it is issued as a final report. The State Inspector General is the authority who determines if an investigation requires a report. The State Inspector General, in his discretion, may give an agency advice or recommendations that remain confidential and are not issued as a report.  (D) If the Attorney General has elected not to file a civil action for the recovery of funds misappropriated, diverted, missing, or unlawfully gained, the State Inspector General may file a civil action for the recovery of the funds pursuant to Section 1-6-70 of this chapter.  HISTORY: 2012 Act No. 105, Section 2, eff January 1, 2012.
SC Code § 1-6-60 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 6 - Office Of The State Inspector General|Section 1-6-60. Evidence of ethics violation; complaint.

 If the State Inspector General investigates and determines that there is specific and credible evidence that a current or former employee, a current or former state officer, a current or former special state appointee, or a person who has or had a business relationship with an agency has violated the code of ethics, the State Inspector General may file a complaint with the Ethics Commission and represent the State in any proceeding before the Ethics Commission.  HISTORY: 2012 Act No. 105, Section 2, eff January 1, 2012.
SC Code § 1-6-80 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 6 - Office Of The State Inspector General|Section 1-6-80. Evidence of criminal activity; certification and information to be provided to prosecuting attorney.

 (A) If the State Inspector General discovers evidence of criminal activity, the State Inspector General shall certify to the appropriate prosecuting attorney the following information:  (1) the identity of a person who may be involved in the criminal activity; and  (2) the criminal statute that the State Inspector General believes has been violated.  (B) In addition, the State Inspector General must provide the prosecuting attorney with any relevant documents, transcripts, written statements, or other evidence. If the prosecuting attorney decides to prosecute the crime described in the information certified to the prosecuting attorney, or any other related crimes, the State Inspector General must cooperate with the prosecuting attorney in the investigation and prosecution of the case. Upon request of the prosecuting attorney, the State Inspector General may participate on behalf of the State in a resulting criminal trial.  HISTORY: 2012 Act No. 105, Section 2, eff January 1, 2012.
SC Code § 1-6-90 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 6 - Office Of The State Inspector General|Section 1-6-90. Toll-free public telephone number for receiving information.

 The State Inspector General must establish a toll-free public telephone number for the purpose of receiving information concerning fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, misconduct, violations of state or federal law, and wrongdoing in an agency. The phone number must be prominently posted by all agencies, in clear view of all employees and the public, and in a conspicuous location on the agency's Internet website.  HISTORY: 2012 Act No. 105, Section 2, eff January 1, 2012.
SC Code § 1-6-100 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 6 - Office Of The State Inspector General|Section 1-6-100. Confidentiality of identity of person reporting information in good faith; public inspection; exception.

 (A) If an individual discloses information alleging fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, misconduct, violations of state or federal law, and wrongdoing in an agency in good faith to the State Inspector General, the individual's identity is confidential and must not be disclosed to anyone other than the Governor, the staff of the Office of the State Inspector General, or an authority to whom the investigation is subsequently referred or certified, unless:  (1) the State Inspector General makes a written determination that it is in the public interest to disclose the individual's identity; or  (2) the individual consents in writing to disclosure of the individual's identity.  (B) After an investigation is completed and a report is issued pursuant to Section 1-6-50(C), the investigative records of the State Inspector General are subject to public inspection pursuant to Chapter 4 of this title. However, if an individual's identity is confidential pursuant to subsection (A), the individual's identity or any information that reasonably might lead to the discovery of the individual's identity must not be disclosed, except as pursuant to subsection (A) or subsection (E).  (C) This subsection does not apply to a person who is a party to an action brought by the State Inspector General. Information received by the State Inspector General is not required to be produced in the course of discovery, unless ordered by a court after a showing of particularized need and proof that the information requested cannot be obtained from another source.  (D) Except as provided in subsection (E), a person commits the misdemeanor of unlawful disclosure of confidential information if he knowingly or intentionally discloses:  (1) confidential information or records; or  (2) the identity of a person whose identity is confidential under subsection (A).  A person convicted pursuant to this subsection must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than one year. If the person convicted is an officer or employee of the State, he must be dismissed from office or employment and is ineligible to hold any public office in this State for a period of five years after the conviction.  (E) A person may disclose confidential information, records, or an individual's identity that is confidential pursuant to subsection (A) if the Governor authorizes the disclosure of this information in the public interest.  HISTORY: 2012 Act No. 105, Section 2, eff January 1, 2012.
SC Code § 1-7-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 7 - Attorney General And Solicitors|Section 1-7-10. Compensation of Attorney General.

 The Attorney General shall receive such annual salary as may be provided by the General Assembly.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 1-231; 1952 Code Section 1-231; 1942 Code Section 3112; 1932 Code Section 3112; Civ. C. '22 Section 795; Civ. C. '12 Section 710; Civ. C. '02 Section 638; G. S. 495; R. S. 555; 1877 (16) 247; 1880 (17) 372; 1919 (31) 4; 1924 (33) 1182; 1946 (44) 2596; 1948 (45) 1716; 1954 (48) 1566; 1957 (50) 404; 1969 (56) 444; 1973 (58) 623.
SC Code § 1-7-20 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 7 - Attorney General And Solicitors|Section 1-7-20. Bond of Attorney General.

 Before entering upon the duties of his office, the Attorney General shall execute a bond, with two good sureties, to this State in the sum of ten thousand dollars for the faithful discharge of his office.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 1-232; 1952 Code Section 1-232; 1942 Code Section 3113; 1932 Code Section 3113; Civ. C. '22 Section 796; Civ. C. '12 Section 711; Civ. C. '02 Section 639; G. S. 496; R. S. 556; 1812 (5) 675.
SC Code § 1-7-30 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 7 - Attorney General And Solicitors|Section 1-7-30. Appointment of Assistant Attorneys General.

 The Attorney General shall appoint the Assistant Attorneys General.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 1-232.1; 1952 Code Section 1-232.1; 1942 Code Section 3112; 1932 Code Section 3112; Civ. C. '22 Section 795; Civ. C. '12 Section 710; Civ. C. '02 Section 638; G. S. 495; R. S. 555; 1877 (16) 247; 1880 (17) 372; 1919 (31) 4; 1924 (33) 1182.
SC Code § 1-7-40 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 7 - Attorney General And Solicitors|Section 1-7-40. Appearance for State in Supreme Court and other courts and tribunals.

 He shall appear for the State in the Supreme Court and the court of appeals in the trial and argument of all causes, criminal and civil, in which the State is a party or interested, and in these causes in any other court or tribunal when required by the Governor or either branch of the General Assembly.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 1-233; 1952 Code Section 1-233; 1942 Code Section 3114; 1932 Code Section 3114; Civ. C. '22 Section 797; Civ. C. '12 Section 712; Civ. C. '02 Section 640; G. S. 497; R. S. 557; 1868 (14) 88; 1999 Act No. 55, Section 2.
SC Code § 1-7-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 7 - Attorney General And Solicitors|Section 1-7-50. Defense of actions against public officers and employees.

 In the event that any officer or employee of the State, or of any political subdivision thereof, be prosecuted in any action, civil or criminal, or special proceeding in the courts of this State, or of the United States, by reason of any act done or omitted in good faith in the course of his employment, it is made the duty of the Attorney General, when requested in writing by any such officer or employee, to appear and defend the action or proceeding in his behalf. Such appearance may be by any member of his staff or by any solicitor or assistant solicitor when directed to do so by the Attorney General.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 1-234; 1960 (51) 1627.
SC Code § 1-7-55 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 7 - Attorney General And Solicitors|Section 1-7-55. Counter-claims, cross-actions, or other actions on behalf of public officers and employees.

 When the Attorney General undertakes to defend any civil action or proceeding on behalf of any officer or employee of the State, or of any political subdivision of the State, he may, in his discretion, upon the request of the officer or employee, enter and prosecute a counter-claim, cross-action, or any other appropriate action in the suit on behalf of the officer or employee.  HISTORY: 1984 Act No. 305, Section 1.
SC Code § 1-7-60 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 7 - Attorney General And Solicitors|Section 1-7-60. Investigation required prior to defense of actions against public officers and employees; effect of insurance.

 Before any such defense, however, is undertaken, an investigation shall be made of the facts on which the action or special proceedings are based and unless, in the opinion of the Attorney General, it appears that the officer or employee was acting in good faith, without malice, and in the course of his employment, the investigation shall proceed no further, nor shall any defense be provided for him by virtue of this section and Section 1-7-50. The investigation herein required to be made may be made by the Attorney General, any member of his staff, or by any solicitor or assistant solicitor when directed to do so by the Attorney General. In the event that it should appear that any such officer or employee is covered by any policy of insurance, under the terms of which the carrier is required to provide counsel, the Attorney General may, in his discretion, make no further investigation and provide no representation for any such party.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 1-234.1; 1960 (51) 1627.
SC Code § 1-7-70 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 7 - Attorney General And Solicitors|Section 1-7-70. Information obtained pursuant to Sections 1-7-50 and 1-7-60 shall be confidential and inadmissible as evidence.

 Any and all information obtained by virtue of the provisions of Sections 1-7-50 and 1-7-60 shall be considered confidential and shall not be admissible as evidence in any such action or special proceeding, and no reference thereto shall be made in any such trial or hearing.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 1-234.2; 1960 (51) 1627.
SC Code § 1-7-80 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 7 - Attorney General And Solicitors|Section 1-7-80. Conditions attached to appropriation for Attorney General for expenses of litigation.

 The annual appropriation for the Attorney General for the expenses of litigation is subject to the following conditions:  (1) the Attorney General shall conduct all litigation which may be necessary for any department of the state government or any of the boards connected therewith, and all these boards or departments are forbidden to employ any counsel for any purpose except through the Attorney General and upon his advice;  (2) out of this appropriation the Attorney General shall pay for dockets for the several circuit solicitors and those other expenses as he may deem advisable.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 1-235; 1952 Code Section 1-235; 1942 Code Section 3194; 1932 Code Section 3194; Civ. C. '22 Section 890; Civ. C. '12 Section 810; 1909 (26) 281; 1992 Act No. 347, Section 1.
SC Code § 1-7-85 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 7 - Attorney General And Solicitors|Section 1-7-85. Reimbursement of costs in representing State in criminal proceedings and State and its officers and agencies in civil and administrative proceedings.

 Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Office of the Attorney General may obtain reimbursement for its costs in representing the State in criminal proceedings and in representing the State and its officers and agencies in civil and administrative proceedings. These costs may include, but are not limited to, attorney fees or investigative costs or costs of litigation awarded by court order or settlement, travel expenditures, depositions, printing, transcripts, and personnel costs. Reimbursement of these costs may be obtained by the Office of the Attorney General from the budget of an agency or officer that it is representing or from funds generally appropriated for legal expenses, with the approval of the State Budget and Control Board.  HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 353, Section 2, Pt 10C, eff July 1, 2009.  Code Commissioner's Note  At the direction of the Code Commissioner, reference in this section to the former Budget and Control Board has not been changed pursuant to the directive of the South Carolina Restructuring Act, 2014 Act No. 121, Section 5(D)(1), until further action by the General Assembly.
SC Code § 1-7-90 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 7 - Attorney General And Solicitors|Section 1-7-90. Advice to General Assembly and Governor.

 The Attorney General shall, when required by either branch of the General Assembly, attend during their sessions and give his aid and advice in the arrangement and preparation of legislative documents and business; and he shall give his opinion upon questions of law submitted to him by either branch thereof, or by the Governor.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 1-236; 1952 Code Section 1-236; 1942 Code Section 3119; 1932 Code Section 3116; Civ. C. '22 Section 799; Civ. C. '12 Section 714; Civ. C. '02 Section 642; G. S. 499; R. S. 559; 1868 (14) 88.
SC Code § 1-7-100 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 7 - Attorney General And Solicitors|Section 1-7-100. Advice to solicitors; attendance at grand jury and trials.

 The Attorney General shall consult with and advise the solicitors in matters relating to the duties of their offices. When, in his judgment, the interest of the State requires it he shall:  (1) Assist the solicitors by attending the grand jury in the examination of any case in which the party accused is charged with a capital offense; and  (2) Be present at the trial of any cause in which the State is a party or interested and, when so present, shall have the direction and management of such prosecution or suit.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 1-237; 1952 Code Section 1-237; 1942 Code Section 3116; 1932 Code Section 3116; Civ. C. '22 Section 799; Civ. C. '12 Section 714; Civ. C. '02 Section 642; G. S. 499; R. S. 559; 1868 (14) 88.
SC Code § 1-7-110 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 7 - Attorney General And Solicitors|Section 1-7-110. Advice to State officers and Public Service Commission.

 He shall, when required by the Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Adjutant General, Comptroller General, or any other State officer or the Public Service Commission, consult and advise with them, respectively, on questions of law relating to their official business.  HISTORY: 1962 Section 1-238; 1952 Code Section 1-238; 1942 Code Section 3120; 1932 Code Sections 2127, 3120; Civ. C. '22 Sections 88, 802; Civ. C. '12 Sections 78, 717; Civ. C. '02 Sections 75, 645; G. S. 51, 502; R. S. 72, 562; 1868 (14) 88, 89; 1890 (20) 705.
SC Code § 1-7-115 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 7 - Attorney General And Solicitors|Section 1-7-115. Duties of Division of Securities devolved upon Attorney General.

 (A) The duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Division of Securities of the office of the Secretary of State are hereby devolved upon the Attorney General's office on July 1, 1996. All personnel, appropriations, and full-time equivalent positions of the Division of Securities also shall be transferred to the Attorney General's office on July 1, 1996.  (B) The Attorney General shall administer the South Carolina Uniform Securities Act as contained in Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the 1976 Code and shall serve ex officio as the Securities Commissioner.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 458, Part II, Section 27A, B.
SC Code § 1-7-117 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 7 - Attorney General And Solicitors|Section 1-7-117. Duties of Division of Public Charities devolved upon Attorney General.

 (A) The duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Division of Public Charities of the office of the Secretary of State are devolved upon the Attorney General's office on July 1, 1996. All personnel, appropriations, and full-time equivalent positions of the Division of Public Charities also are transferred to the Attorney General's office on July 1, 1996.  (B) The Attorney General shall administer the "South Carolina Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act" as contained in Chapter 56 of Title 33 of the 1976 Code.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 458, Part II, Section 28A, B.
SC Code § 1-7-120 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 7 - Attorney General And Solicitors|Section 1-7-120. Action against intruders on property of State.

 The Attorney General when, in his judgment, the interest of the State requires it shall file and prosecute information or other process against persons who intrude upon the lands, rights or property of the State or commit or erect any nuisance thereon.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 1-239; 1952 Code Section 1-239; 1942 Code Section 3115; 1932 Code Section 3115; Civ. C. '22 Section 798; Civ. C. '12 Section 713; Civ. C. '02 Section 641; G. S. 498; R. S. 558; 1868 (14) 88.
SC Code § 1-7-130 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 7 - Attorney General And Solicitors|Section 1-7-130. Protection of public charities and prosecution of corporations.

 The Attorney General shall enforce the due application of funds given or appropriated to public charities within the State, prevent breaches of trust in the administration thereof and, when necessary, prosecute corporations which fail to make to the General Assembly any report or return required by law.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 1-240; 1952 Code Section 1-240; 1942 Code Section 3117; 1932 Code Section 3117; Civ. C. '22 Section 800; Civ. C. '12 Section 715; Civ. C. '02 Section 643; G. S. 500; R. S. 560; 1868 (14) 88; 1950 (46) 2214.
SC Code § 1-7-140 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 7 - Attorney General And Solicitors|Section 1-7-140. Annual report to General Assembly.

 The Attorney General shall annually make a report to the General Assembly of:  (1) the cases argued, tried, or conducted by him in the Supreme Court, the court of appeals, and circuit courts during the preceding year; and  (2) other information in relation to the criminal laws and observations and statements as, in his opinion, the proper and efficient administration of the criminal law requires.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 1-241; 1952 Code Section 1-241; 1942 Code Section 3121; 1932 Code Section 3121; Civ. C. '22 Section 803; Civ. C. '12 Section 718; Civ. C. '02 Section 646; G. S. 503; R. S. 563; 1868 (14) 89; 1980 Act No. 462, Section 2; 1985 Act No. 97; 1999 Act No. 55, Section 3.