An advisory council shall be established in order to make recommendations to the Supreme Court regarding the eligibility examination, certification examination, and continuing education requirements for magistrates. The council must submit an annual report to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court or his designee. The council shall be appointed by the Chief Justice to consist of:

(1) a member appointed upon the recommendation of the South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association;

(2) a member appointed upon the recommendation of the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers;

(3) a member appointed upon the recommendation of the South Carolina Solicitor's Association;

(4) a member appointed upon the recommendation of the South Carolina Sheriff's Association;

(5) a member appointed upon the recommendation of the South Carolina Victims Assistance Network;

(6) a member appointed upon the recommendation of the Criminal Justice Academy;

(7) a member appointed upon the recommendation of the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education;

(8) a member appointed upon the recommendation of the South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center;

(9) a member appointed upon the recommendation of the Summary Court Judges Association;

(10) a member appointed upon the recommendation of the Dean of the University of South Carolina School of Law;

(11) a member appointed upon the recommendation of the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee;

(12) a member appointed upon the recommendation of the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee; and

(13) a member appointed upon the recommendation by the Governor.

HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 226, Section 8.