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The letter explains constitutional and evaluative criteria used to determine whether judicial candidates are qualified, and emphasizes strict legal prohibitions on seeking or accepting commitments before the final report release time. 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Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr., as follows:\nOur thought for today is from Psalm 119:81-82: “My soul languishes for your salvation; I hope in your word. My eyes fail with watching for your promise; “Where will you comfort me?”\nLet us pray. Heavenly Father, gracious is Your love to us as we again come together to do the work of the people of South Carolina. Continue to give us wisdom, strength, courage, and integrity as we assemble today. Bless our defenders of freedom and first responders as they care for us. Bless our Nation, President, State, Governor, Speaker, staff, and those who give of their time, energy, and efforts to fulfill their duties. Heal the wounds, those seen and those hidden, of our brave warriors who suffer and sacrifice for our freedom. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayers. Amen.\nPursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.\nAfter corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.\nMOTION ADOPTED\nRep. HENDERSON-MYERS moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Albert Smith of Spartanburg, which was agreed to.\nSILENT PRAYER\nThe House stood in silent prayer for the family and friends of Albert Smith.\nREPORT RECEIVED\nThe following was received:\nJudicial Merit Selection Commission\nReport of Candidate Qualifications\nfor Fall 2020\nDate Draft Report Issued:\t\tThursday, January 14, 2021\nDate and Time: Final Report Issued:\t\tNoon, Tuesday, January 19, 2021\nJudicial candidates are not free to seek or accept commitments until Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at Noon.\nJudicial Merit Selection Commission\nSen. Luke A. Rankin, Chairman\t\tErin B. Crawford, Chief Counsel\nRep. G. Murrell Smith Jr., V. Chair     \tEmma Dean, Counsel\nSen. Ronnie A. Sabb\nSen. Scott Talley\nRep. J. Todd Rutherford\tRep. Chris Murphy\nHope Blackley-Logan\tLucy Grey McIver\nAndrew N. Safran\tJ.P. “Pete” Strom Jr.\nPost Office Box 142\nColumbia, South Carolina 29202\n(803) 212-6623\nJanuary 14, 2021\nDear Members of the General Assembly:\nEnclosed is the Judicial Merit Selection Commission’s Report of Candidate Qualifications. This Report is designed to assist you in determining how to cast your vote. The Commission is charged by law with ascertaining whether judicial candidates are qualified for service on the bench. In accordance with this mandate, the Commission has thoroughly investigated all judicial candidates for their suitability for judicial service.\nThe Commission’s finding that a candidate is qualified means that the candidate satisfies both the constitutional criteria for judicial office and the Commission’s evaluative criteria. The attached Report details each candidate’s qualifications as they relate to the Commission’s evaluative criteria.\nJudicial candidates are prohibited from asking for your commitment until 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Further, members of the General Assembly are not permitted to issue letters of introduction, announcements of candidacy, statements detailing a candidate’s qualifications, or commitments to vote for a candidate until 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. In summary, no member of the General Assembly should, orally or in writing, communicate about a candidate’s candidacy until this designated time after the release of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission’s Report of Candidate Qualifications. If you find a candidate violating the pledging prohibitions or if you have questions about this report, please contact Erin B. Crawford, Chief Counsel to the Commission, at (803) 212-6689.\nThank you for your attention to this matter.\nSincerely,\nSenator Luke A. Rankin\nJudicial Merit Selection Commission\nSen. Luke A. Rankin, Chairman\t\tErin B. Crawford, Chief Counsel\nRep. G. Murrell Smith Jr., V. Chair     \tEmma Dean, Counsel\nSen. Ronnie A. 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