South Carolina Rules of Probate Court – 2026

The South Carolina Rules of Probate Court govern proceedings in the probate courts, covering pleadings, hearings, and the application of the civil procedure rules to probate matters.

Last updated August 30, 2026

Browse all 5 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.

Rule 1 Reuse of Tapes Used to Record Proceedings Rule 2 Duty of Probate Judge Rule 3 Procedures to Be Handled in Processing Probate Matters, Maintaining Records, and Submitting Reports of the Courts Rule 4 Procedures for Ending Defunct Cases Rule 5 Mediation