South Carolina § 14-2-50 - Time when certain courts and offices abolished.
Full text of South Carolina South Carolina Code of Laws § 14-2-50 — Time when certain courts and offices abolished., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-2-50. Time when certain courts and offices abolished.
County courts and other similar courts with jurisdiction inferior to the circuit courts and the office of standing master shall be abolished on July 1, 1979, and the jurisdiction of the office devolved upon the unified court system; provided, however, that such county courts, other courts of similar jurisdiction and the office of standing master shall be continued pursuant to Section 22 of Article V of the Constitution until July 1, 1979, subject, however, to the provisions of Article XI, Section 2 of 1976 Act No. 690; provided, further, that the General Assembly prior to July 1, 1979, shall provide sufficient judicial manpower to assure adequate staffing for the unified court system as provided by this act. The offices of master-in-equity and special referee shall continue to be a part of the judicial system.
HISTORY: 1976 Act No. 690 Art. VII SECTION 5; 1979 Act No. 164 Part II SECTION 1, eff July 1, 1979.
Editor's Note
1976 Act No. 690 adds new Code SECTIONS 1-7-325, 1-7-405, 1-7-570 to 1-7-670, 14-2-10 et seq., 14-21-410 to 14-21-500, and 14-23-1010 to 14-23-1150; amends existing Code SECTIONS 14-5-610, 14-21-140, 14-21-510, 14-21-1020, and 22-3-10; and contains sections appearing as Editor's Notes at Chapter 9 of Title 14, Chapter 11 of Title 14, Chapter 13 of Title 15, and SECTIONS 14-2-10, 14-2-20, 14-21-410 and 14-21-425.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina § 14-2-50
What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 14-2-50 cover?
Section 14-2-50 ("Time when certain courts and offices abolished.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite South Carolina § 14-2-50?
A common citation format is "South Carolina Code of Laws § 14-2-50" (South Carolina). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of South Carolina law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the South Carolina official source linked on this page or consult a licensed South Carolina attorney.
How does South Carolina § 14-2-50 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in South Carolina can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in South Carolina.