SC-D — At a Glance
D.S.C. — Quick-reference summary of the most frequently needed rules for the District of South Carolina.
Quick-reference summary of the most frequently needed rules for the District of South Carolina.
Filing & Formatting
| Topic | Rule | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Local Civ. R. 1.05 | One-inch margins; Times New Roman, Arial, or Courier New; 12-point minimum; double-spaced (page numbers and document identification footers may be smaller than 12-point, LR 1.05(D)) |
| Initial brief length | Local Civ. R. 7.05(B)(1) | 35 double-spaced pages |
| Reply brief length | Local Civ. R. 7.05(B)(2); 7.07 | 15 double-spaced pages |
| ECF filing | Local Civ. R. 5.02 | Mandatory |
| Sealing | Local Civ. R. 5.03 | Motion-to-seal with public notice on the docket |
Motion Practice & Deadlines
| Topic | Rule | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Operating model | Local Civ. R. 7 | Submission |
| Brief format | Local Civ. R. 7.04, 7.05 | Formal motion track |
| Oral argument | Local Civ. R. 7 region | Discretion; *'may be determined without a hearing'* |
| Specific motions | Local Civ. R. 7 region | Numbered subsections (7.04, 7.06, etc.) |
Discovery & Conferences
| Topic | Rule | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Meet and confer scope | Local Civ. R. 7 region | Discovery-only |
| MC format | (per rule) | Live (in person or telephone) |
| Civil Pretrial Brief | Local Civ. R. 26.05 | At least 7 days before jury selection date |
| Discovery materials filing | Local Civ. R. 5.01 | Not filed; retained by responsible party |
Summary Judgment
| Topic | Rule | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Statement of material facts in dispute | Local Civ. R. 7.05(A)(4) | Required in opposition memorandum |
| Format | (per rule) | Disputed-facts focus (statement embedded in opposition memorandum) |
Appearances & Chambers
| Topic | Rule | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|
| PHV | Local Civ. R. 83.I.05 | Appearances by attorneys not admitted in the district |
| Local counsel signature | Local Civ. R. 83.I.04 | Required on all pleadings |
| Sealing | Local Civ. R. 5.03 | See Filing & Formatting |
| Mediation | Local Civ. R. 16.04-16.11 | Structured framework |
| 11 divisions | 28 U.S.C. § 121 | Charleston, Columbia, Florence, Aiken, Orangeburg, Greenville, Rock Hill, Greenwood, Anderson, Spartanburg, Beaufort |
Compliance Traps
| Topic | Rule | Watchpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Local counsel signature | Local Civ. R. 83.I.04 | #1 |
| Motion-to-seal with public notice | Local Civ. R. 5.03 | #2 |
| Numbered-subsection format | (numbering convention) | #3 |
| Live conferral | Local Civ. R. 7 region | #4 |
| Pretrial brief 7-day deadline | Local Civ. R. 26.05 | #5 |
| Mediation framework | Local Civ. R. 16.04-16.11 | #6 |
| SMF in opposition memo | Local Civ. R. 7.05(A)(4) | #7 |
| 11 divisions | 28 U.S.C. § 121 | #8 |