South Carolina § 40-5-380 - Pro bono work by attorneys employed by the State.
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§ 40-5-380. Pro bono work by attorneys employed by the State.
An attorney employed by any executive agency of the State may, with the permission of his agency head, represent without fees indigent clients referred by a pro bono program organized, sponsored, or endorsed by the South Carolina Bar. The pro bono service must be at no cost to the State, and may not conflict with the attorney's official duties or the interests of the State. The attorney shall use compensatory or annual leave for pro bono services performed during normal working hours. Practice by attorneys employed by the General Assembly or the Judicial Department shall be governed by such policies and rules as may be adopted by their respective employer.
HISTORY: 1989 Act No. 154, SECTION 1.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 40-5-380 ("Pro bono work by attorneys employed by the State.") 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.
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