# Rule 8, Rule 413, SCACR: Rule 8. PROOF

> South Carolina · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_SC_SCACR_413_R8

## Section

- **Citation:** Rule 8, Rule 413, SCACR
- **Heading:** Rule 8. PROOF
- **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 8, Rule 413, SCACR

## Text

RULE 8
PROOF
Charges of misconduct or incapacity shall be established by clear and convincing evidence, and the burden of proof of the charges shall be on the disciplinary counsel. The burden of proof in proceedings seeking reinstatement following disbarment, suspension or transfer to lawyer incapacity inactive status is on the lawyer by clear and convincing evidence.

## 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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