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James O. Hughes, Jr.
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James Oren Hughes, Jr. was a Magistrate Judge for Horry County, South Carolina.[1]
Suspension and reprimand
Hughes was suspended effective August 2, 2010. After a disciplinary measure was filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, a state investigation found that the judge "posed a threat to the public and was not effectively carrying out justice."[2]
Hughes was also publicly reprimanded by the South Carolina Supreme Court on May 30, 2011 for making inappropriate comments and sharing an inappropriate image on his cell phone. He will not be permitted to seek judicial position in South Carolina again "without the express written permission of the Court after due notice of seeking permission in writing to Disciplinary Counsel." Hughes indicated that he regretted his conduct.[3]
See also
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of South Carolina • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of South Carolina
State courts:
South Carolina Supreme Court • South Carolina Court of Appeals • South Carolina Circuit Courts • South Carolina Masters-in-Equity • South Carolina Family Courts • South Carolina Magistrate Courts • South Carolina Municipal Courts • South Carolina Probate Courts
State resources:
Courts in South Carolina • South Carolina judicial elections • Judicial selection in South Carolina
