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STATE OF
SOUTH CAROLINA
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IN THE COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS
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FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
COUNTY OF
CHARLESTON
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In re:
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General Sessions
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ORDER
Status Conferences
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Counsel for the cases listed on the status conference /
trial roster prepared by the Solicitor's Office and posted on the Solicitor's
web site are directed to appear before
this Court at the time and place indicated in that roster!
At the status conference, counsel for both the state and the defendant shall be
prepared to discuss: the length of trial for scheduling purposes; the number of
witnesses expected to testify; any issues pertaining to the indictment(s) on
which the state is proceeding;2 discovery issues; conflict of interest issues;
outstanding motions; scheduling concerns, including protection orders, requests
to continue, and witness problems; and the possibility of placing the case on
the plea docket.
Prior to the conference, as well as prior to being placed on
the status docket, counsel for the state is directed to contact any law
enforcement official or agency involved in the case to ensure compliance with
both SCCrimP. Rule 5 and Brady.
Prior to the conference, counsel for both parties are
directed to communicate directly with each other regarding discovery and
evidentiary issues to avoid surprise and to protect the rights of all concerned
parties.
IT IS SO
ORDERED.
S/ Daniel F. Pieper
Daniel F. Pieper
Chief Judge, Ninth Judicial
Circuit
Charleston,
South
Carolina
July 21, 2003
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'As Chief
Judge, the undersigned ordered that status conferences be held in each General
Sessions case appearing on the trial docket prepared by the Solicitor to ensure
that each case proceeds in an orderly manner, to deal with any existing or
potential problems, and to enable the undersigned to better assign duties
amongst the judges of this Court.
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Issues
pertaining to the indictment include whether the indictment is true billed and
any motions to amend. The court, sua sponte or upon motion, may inquire into
subject matter jurisdiction. The state is directed to review the indictment for
possible defects prior to the conference.
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