# Rule 6, Rule 413, SCACR: Rule 6. COMMISSION COUNSEL

> South Carolina · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_SC_SCACR_413_R6

## Section

- **Citation:** Rule 6, Rule 413, SCACR
- **Heading:** Rule 6. COMMISSION COUNSEL
- **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 6, Rule 413, SCACR

## Text

RULE 6
COMMISSION COUNSEL
(a) Appointment.
The Supreme Court may appoint a Commission counsel to assist the Commission.
(b) Powers and Duties.
The Commission may delegate functions to the Commission counsel, including but not limited to the duty and authority to:
(1)
advise the hearing panel during its deliberations and draft decisions, orders, reports, and other documents on behalf of the hearing panel;
(2)
maintain Commission files to monitor the compliance by lawyers with conditions of deferred discipline, discipline, admission, reinstatement, and readmission;
(3)
supervise the receiver and any attorneys appointed pursuant to Rule 31;
(4)
supervise and monitor scheduling of Commission court reporter;
(5)
supervise other staff necessary to the performance of the Commission's duties; and
(6)
perform other duties at the direction of the Commission.
Amended by Order dated October 23, 2019.

## 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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