# Rule 1, Rule 413, SCACR: Rule 1. PURPOSE

> South Carolina · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_SC_SCACR_413_R1

## Section

- **Citation:** Rule 1, Rule 413, SCACR
- **Heading:** Rule 1. PURPOSE
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** South Carolina Court Rules / South Carolina Appellate Court Rules / 413 / Rule 1, Rule 413, SCACR

## Text

RULE 1
PURPOSE
The regulation of the conduct of lawyers is critical to preserving the integrity of the legal profession and enhancing public confidence in the judicial system. These rules provide the procedure for resolving allegations that a lawyer has committed ethical misconduct or that a lawyer suffers from a physical or mental condition which adversely affects the lawyer's ability to practice law.

## Nearby sections

- [Rule 1, Rule 413, SCACR Rule 1. PURPOSE](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_SC_SCACR_413_R1.md)
- [Rule 2, Rule 413, SCACR Rule 2. TERMINOLOGY](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_SC_SCACR_413_R2.md)
- [Rule 3, Rule 413, SCACR Rule 3. THE COMMISSION ON LAWYER CONDUCT](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_SC_SCACR_413_R3.md)
- [Rule 4, Rule 413, SCACR Rule 4. ORGANIZATION AND AUTHORITY OF THE COMMISSION](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_SC_SCACR_413_R4.md)
- [Rule 5, Rule 413, SCACR Rule 5. DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_SC_SCACR_413_R5.md)
- [Rule 6, Rule 413, SCACR Rule 6. COMMISSION COUNSEL](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_SC_SCACR_413_R6.md)
- [Rule 7, Rule 413, SCACR Rule 7. GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINE; SANCTIONS IMPOSED; DEFERRED DISCIPLINE AGREEMENT](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_SC_SCACR_413_R7.md)
- [Rule 8, Rule 413, SCACR Rule 8. PROOF](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_SC_SCACR_413_R8.md)
- [Rule 9, Rule 413, SCACR Rule 9. CIVIL RULES APPLICABLE](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_SC_SCACR_413_R9.md)
- [Rule 10, Rule 413, SCACR Rule 10. RIGHT TO COUNSEL](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_SC_SCACR_413_R10.md)
- [Rule 11, Rule 413, SCACR Rule 11. EX PARTE CONTACTS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_SC_SCACR_413_R11.md)
- [Rule 12, Rule 413, SCACR Rule 12. ACCESS TO DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_SC_SCACR_413_R12.md)
- [Rule 13, Rule 413, SCACR Rule 13. IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL SUITS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_SC_SCACR_413_R13.md)
- [Rule 14, Rule 413, SCACR Rule 14. TIME, SERVICE AND FILING](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_SC_SCACR_413_R14.md)

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