S.C. Code Ann. § 12-60-1320
Upon exhaustion of his prehearing remedy, a person may seek relief from the department's determination by requesting a contested case hearing before the Administrative Law Judge Division or the DMV hearing officers, as appropriate. This request must be made within thirty days after the date the department's determination was sent by first class mail or delivered to the person. Requests for a hearing before the Administrative Law Judge Division must be made in accordance with its rules. Requests for a hearing before the DMV hearing officers must be made to the department representative.