South Carolina Statutes

§ 40-5-230 — Effect of article on disciplinary powers of courts.

South Carolina § 40-5-230

JurisdictionSouth Carolina

Title 40PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Ch. 5ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW

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S.C. Code Ann. § 40-5-230 (2026).

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Nothing in this article contained shall be construed to deprive the courts of this State of the power, as at present existing, of disbarring or otherwise punishing members of the bar.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 56-128; 1952 Code SECTION 56-128; 1942 Code SECTION 319; 1932 Code SECTION 319; Civ. P. '22 SECTION 275; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 3915; 1910 (26) 750. ARTICLE 5 Regulation of Practice of Law

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§ 40-5-10

Inherent power of Supreme Court to regulate practice of law; other powers cumulative.

§ 40-5-20

Supreme Court empowered to promulgate rules and regulations concerning practice of law; establishment of South Carolina State Bar.

§ 40-5-210

State Board of Law Examiners.

§ 40-5-220

License granted only by Supreme Court; applications for licensure.

§ 40-5-230

Effect of article on disciplinary powers of courts.

§ 40-5-310

Practicing law or soliciting legal cause of another without being enrolled as member of South Carolina Bar.

§ 40-5-320

Practice of law by corporations and voluntary associations unlawful.

§ 40-5-330

Attorney may not argue more than two hours without court permission.

§ 40-5-340

Penalties for purchasing claims for suit.

§ 40-5-350

Soliciting legal business unlawful.

§ 40-5-360

Splitting fees with lay persons unlawful.

§ 40-5-370

Furnishing advice or service to debtor in debt pooling plan involving deposit for distribution to creditors as practice of law violation constitutes misdemeanor; penalty.

§ 40-5-380

Pro bono work by attorneys employed by the State.

§ 40-5-390

Nonrefundable flat fee.

§ 40-5-40

Supreme Court empowered to appoint boards to examine applicants, investigate complaints, and hear disciplinary proceedings; subpoena powers.

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