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S 1140·SC·senate

Probate Courts

In CommitteeFiled Apr 22, 2026
Sponsor: Devine
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Apr 22, 2026

Summary

The bill changes who can serve as a probate judge, requiring candidates to be a licensed attorney in good standing or to have fourteen years of experience working in a probate judge’s office. It also mandates that probate court clerks complete six hours of continuing education each year. These changes aim to ensure greater legal expertise and ongoing professional development in probate courts.

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