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In re Designation of Interim Chief Magistrate

Citations: 411 S.C. 648; 770 S.E.2d 398; 2015 S.C. LEXIS 137

Court: Supreme Court of South Carolina; March 26, 2015; South Carolina; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Chester County Chief Magistrate Dianne H. Moore retired on February 28, 2015, necessitating an interim appointment. Judge Yale Zamore is designated as the Interim Chief Judge for Administrative Purposes of the Summary Courts for Chester County. His authority includes administrative functions as outlined in a previous Order from December 22, 2014, which designated Chief Judges statewide. This authority takes effect immediately and will remain in place until June 30, 2015, unless altered or revoked by the Chief Justice. The order is signed by Chief Justice Jean H. Toal.

Legal Issues Addressed

Interim Judicial Appointment and Authority

Application: The legal principle of appointing an interim judge is applied to fill the vacancy left by the retirement of a magistrate, ensuring continuity in administrative functions.

Reasoning: Judge Yale Zamore is designated as the Interim Chief Judge for Administrative Purposes of the Summary Courts for Chester County.

Scope of Judicial Administrative Authority

Application: The designated interim judge is granted administrative authority as specified in a prior statewide order, maintaining consistency in judicial administration.

Reasoning: His authority includes administrative functions as outlined in a previous Order from December 22, 2014, which designated Chief Judges statewide.

Temporal Limits of Judicial Orders

Application: The order specifies a temporal limitation on the interim judge's appointment, providing a clear timeframe for the authority granted.

Reasoning: This authority takes effect immediately and will remain in place until June 30, 2015, unless altered or revoked by the Chief Justice.