§ 59-25-410 Notification of employment for ensuing year; notification of assignment; exceptions; definition
§ 59-25-415 Rehiring priority for certified personnel dismissed for economic reasons
§ 59-25-420 Teacher required to notify board of acceptance; opportunity for hearing if not reemployed
§ 59-25-430 Dismissal of teachers; grounds; opportunity for hearing; suspension pending resolution of charges
§ 59-25-440 Written notice to teacher of possible dismissal; school administrator required to make reasonable effort to assist teacher in corrective measures; reasonable time for improvement required
§ 59-25-450 Suspension of teachers; reinstatement
§ 59-25-460 Notice of dismissal; evidentiary hearings; costs
§ 59-25-470 Request for hearing; determination by board; time and place of hearing; procedures
§ 59-25-480 Appeals; costs and damages
§ 59-25-490 Depositions
§ 59-25-500 Service of subpoenas; witness fees
§ 59-25-510 Service of notices
§ 59-25-520 Powers and duties of court of common pleas; warrant for production of witnesses
§ 59-25-530 Unprofessional conduct; breach of contract

Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 59 > Chapter 25 > Article 5 - Employment and Dismissal

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Deposition: An oral statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Such statements are often taken to examine potential witnesses, to obtain discovery, or to be used later in trial.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Transcript: A written, word-for-word record of what was said, either in a proceeding such as a trial or during some other conversation, as in a transcript of a hearing or oral deposition.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.