S.C. Code Regs. § § 9-100.52

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 11, November 22, 2024

Section 9-100.52 - Form and Content of Filed Documents

A. Necessary Information. A filed document shall state clearly:

1. that it is a SCIAA matter,

2. the name of the proceeding,

3. the name and designation (such as "applicant," "petitioner," or "respondent") of the filing party,

4. the type of filing (e.g., petition, notice, motion to dismiss, etc.),

5. any assigned docket number of the case, and

6. the filing party's or other filing person's address, telephone number, and FAX number (if any).

B. Specifications.

1. All filed documents created by a party shall (except as specified or agreed otherwise):

a. be 8 1/2 by 11 inches in size except, when necessary, tables, charts, and other attachments may be larger if folded to the size of the filed documents to which they are physically attached;

b. be only on one side of the page and be typewritten, printed, or otherwise reproduced by a process that produces permanent and plainly legible copies;

c. be double-spaced except for footnotes and long quotations, which may be single-spaced;

d. have a left margin of at least 1 1/2 inches and other margins of at least 1 inch; and

e. be bound on the left side, if bound.

2. Illegible documents will not be accepted.

3. All documents shall be in the English language or, if in a foreign language, accompanied by a certified translation.

C. Signature. The original of every filed document shall be signed by the submitting party or its attorney or other authorized representative of record. Except as otherwise provided, filed documents need not be verified or accompanied by an affidavit. The signature constitutes a certification by the signing person that (s)he has read the filed document, that to the best of her/his knowledge, information, and belief the statements made therein are true, and that it is not interposed for delay.

S.C. Code Regs. § 9-100.52

Added by State Register Volume 22, Issue No. 6, Part 1, eff June 26, 1998.