S.C. Code Ann. Regs. 65-6 – Reasonable Cause Determination: Procedure and Authority.

A. Where a complaint has not been settled, conciliated, withdrawn or dismissed, the Commission shall, after making investigative efforts, determine whether reasonable cause exists to believe that the Act has been violated. The reasonable cause determination shall be based on, and limited to, evidence obtained by the Commission and shall not make any judgment on or address the merits of allegations not investigated by the Commission.
B. The Commission shall provide prompt notification of its determination under R. 65-6A to the complainant and the respondent.