S.C. Code Ann. § 17-4-40 – Duties of Commission | Midpage
§ 17-4-40
S.C. Code Ann. § 17-4-40
Duties of Commission
The Commission shall:
(1) By a vote of a majority of the members appoint a Chief Attorney for a four year term. No person shall be appointed Chief Attorney who is not an attorney licensed to practice law in this State. The Chief Attorney shall devote full time to the duties of his office and shall not engage in the private practice of law. The Commission may discharge the Chief Attorney only for cause and after a hearing.
(2) Advise the Chief Attorney and may, subject to the rules of the Supreme Court, recommend or establish policies for the operation of the Office of Appellate Defense, including the nature and scope of services to be provided and the clientele to be served.
(3) Approve or modify an annual operational budget submitted to it by the Chief Attorney.
(4) Establish criteria to be used in the determination of indigency and qualification for services of the Office of Appellate Defense.