小猪视频 will host the for a special term of court this spring, offering students, educators and community members a rare opportunity to witness the state鈥檚 highest court in action.
The Court will convene in聽Belk Auditorium聽on聽Tuesday, March 31, and聽Wednesday, April 1, hearing two cases each morning. Hearings will take place at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. daily. After each argument, the justices will entertain questions from the students.
will livestream both days of proceedings.
Educational opportunity for students and schools
小猪视频 will welcome middle school and high school students from local schools, along with PC students from across academic disciplines. The sessions will give young people a first-hand look at the judicial process, appellate arguments, and the role of the judiciary in state government.
PC president Dr. Anita Gustafson said hosting the state鈥檚 highest court reflects the college鈥檚 longstanding commitment to public service, civic education and democratic engagement.
鈥淲e are honored to welcome the Supreme Court of South Carolina to 小猪视频,鈥 Gustafson said. 鈥淧roviding our students鈥攁nd students from throughout the region鈥攁n opportunity to witness the judicial process in action aligns perfectly with PC鈥檚 mission. We challenge our students to become engaged citizens who understand how institutions of government operate and why they matter.鈥
We are honored to welcome the Supreme Court of South Carolina to 小猪视频. Providing our students鈥攁nd students from throughout the region鈥攁n opportunity to witness the judicial process in action aligns perfectly with PC鈥檚 mission.”
Dr. Anita Gustafson, President of 小猪视频
小猪视频 the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of South Carolina is the state鈥檚 highest appellate authority. The Court is composed of a chief justice and four associate justices, all elected by the to staggered 10-year terms. Justices may be re-elected to additional terms.
The Court exercises both appellate and original jurisdiction. It has exclusive authority to hear appeals involving death sentences, constitutional challenges, election matters, bonded indebtedness and certain orders from the and . The Court also reviews family and circuit court rulings in post-conviction relief cases. The Supreme Court may also review a decision of the by issuing a writ of certiorari, and it may affirm, reverse, or modify the Court of Appeals’ decision.
In its original jurisdiction, the Supreme Court may agree to hear cases directly when significant public interest is involved. The Court may also answer legal questions certified by federal courts or the highest courts of other states.
A tradition of judicial engagement
Since its creation in 1868, the Supreme Court of South Carolina has periodically held special sessions outside of Columbia to expand public access and engage with schools and communities. The session at 小猪视频 continues that tradition, allowing students and citizens to observe the deliberative process of the state鈥檚 judicial branch.
“The Supreme Court cares deeply about the state of South Carolina and its citizens,” said . “We hope you will sense that commitment, and in turn, you will gain an appreciation and respect for all in the Judicial Branch who strive to uphold the rule of law. Please join the Supreme Court at 小猪视频!”
Open to the public
All proceedings in Belk Auditorium are free and open to the public, and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Further details about parking and visitor guidance will be announced closer to the event.
