South Carolina Attorney CE audits & penalties

What happens if a attorney misses CE requirements in South Carolina, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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Rule 419, SCACR: license fees and assessments due Jan 1; failure to pay (including any Bar penalty) by Jan 31 brings automatic suspension by the Bar, names published in the Advance Sheets if not reinstated by Mar 1, and referral to the Supreme Court Clerk; failure to seek reinstatement within 3 years terminates Bar membership. CLE compliance reports due Mar 1; failure to file and pay the annual filing fee (including any Commission penalty) by Mar 31 brings automatic suspension by the Commission on CLE, with Advance Sheets publication if not reinstated by May 1.Verify with board

How compliance is checked

No audit process appears in the available data. Keep your certificates regardless — boards can request proof of completion at renewal or during an investigation.

Official source: Supreme Court of South Carolina (Rule 419 order)

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