Terms Used In South Carolina Code 8-13-322

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
It is unlawful for the Governor, a member of the General Assembly, or anyone who is the subject of a pending investigation or open complaint, to contact or attempt to contact, either directly or indirectly, a member of the commission or a legislative ethics committee to influence or attempt to influence the outcome of a pending investigation or open complaint.