
Amended Rule 21 SCRFC goes into effect October 1, 2025.

Here are the salient parts to the new Rule 21 SCRFC:
- The Motion and Notice of Hearing must be filed and served 20 days prior to the hearing date.
- The Return and any request for affirmative relief must be filed and served 10 days prior to the hearing date.
- All affidavits and supporting documents must be filed and served no later than 5 days before the hearing date.
- Affidavits for a 15 minute hearing shall be confined to 10 pages, with exhibits totaling 30 pages.
- Affidavits for a 30 minute hearing shall be confined to 20 pages, with exhibits totaling 30 pages.
Check out the rule in it's entirety. We hope you find this helpful,
Guy Vitetta, Charleston