SC H3335

Allows housing authorities to designate an employee or principal to represent them in magistrates court, expanding existing law that already permits corporations and partnerships to do so

Requires the designation to be submitted in writing to the magistrate when the initial pleading is filed

Clarifies that designated representatives are not engaging in unauthorized practice of law while representing housing authorities in magistrates court

The South Carolina Judicial Department anticipates a potential increase in civil cases but expects to initially manage any additional workload within existing appropriations