--- title: "A. E. Morehead III | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/a-e-morehead-iii-family-court-judge-south-carolina-family-court-circuit-12-sc" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # A. E. Morehead III South Carolina Family Court, Circuit 12 · Family Court Judge ## Profile - Court: South Carolina Family Court, Circuit 12 - State: South Carolina - Role: Family Court Judge - Service status: recalled - Last verified: 2026-07-27 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career ### Education ### Additional information - A. E. Morehead III held the role of a Family Court Judge for the Twelfth Judicial Circuit in South Carolina from June 1985 until his retirement on December 31, 2018 - A. E. Morehead III also served another term on the Court of Appeals in 2003 - Other judicial roles: Acting Judge, South Carolina Court of Appeals (January 2000–July 2000, and again in 2003) Served on the Governor’s Juvenile Justice Task Force and as Chair of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Youth Council President of the Family Court Judges Association Chair of the Family Court Judges’ Advisory Committee by appointment of the Chief Justice - Court of Appeals until returning to the Family Court Bench in July, 2000 - Judge Gene Morehead assumed his duties as a Family Court Judge for the Twelfth Judicial Circuit in June, 1985 - Founded Swearingen & Morehead in Florence in 1976 with his brother-in-law - After two years of active duty as an officer in the United States Army, he received his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1973 - Bachelor's degree in Political Science from The Citadel in 1968 - With the Judiciary, Judge Morehead has served as President of the Family Court Judges Association - A. 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Morehead III taught Business Law at Francis Marion University for eight years - Upon graduation from Law School, Judge Morehead entered private practice in Columbia with the law firm of Nelson, Mullins, Grier and Scarborough - Practiced in Florence until elected to the Family Court Bench - For eight years, he represented the Judiciary on the Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization and presently, by appointment of the Chief Justice, is serving as Chair of the Family Court Judges’ Advisory Committee - During his twelve years of private practice, he was admitted to practice in all South Carolina Courts, the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### recording broadcasting photography Scope: statewide South Carolina Rule 605 generally prohibits courtroom broadcasting, televising, recording, and photography unless an exception or presiding-judge authorization applies. Evidence excerpt: the broadcasting, televising, recording, or taking photographs in the courtroom and areas immediately adjacent thereto during sessions of court or recesses between sessions is prohibited [South Carolina Appellate Court Rule 605: Broadcasting, Televising, Recording or Photographing Court Proceedings](https://www.sccourts.org/resources/judicial-community/court-rules/appellate/rule-605/) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### electronic evidence presentation Scope: statewide South Carolina Rule 605 permits the presiding judge to authorize electronic or photographic means for evidence presentation, record preservation, or judicial administration. Evidence excerpt: A presiding judge may authorize the use of electronic or photographic means for the presentation of evidence [South Carolina Appellate Court Rule 605: Broadcasting, Televising, Recording or Photographing Court Proceedings](https://www.sccourts.org/resources/judicial-community/court-rules/appellate/rule-605/) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### media coverage notice Scope: statewide South Carolina Rule 605 requires media representatives to give reasonable notice to the presiding judge when requesting courtroom coverage. Evidence excerpt: Media representatives must give reasonable notice to the presiding judge of a request to cover a proceeding. [South Carolina Appellate Court Rule 605: Broadcasting, Televising, Recording or Photographing Court Proceedings](https://www.sccourts.org/resources/judicial-community/court-rules/appellate/rule-605/) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote communication technology Scope: statewide South Carolina Rule 612 authorizes the Supreme Court to provide by order for courts to use remote communication technology for proceedings. Evidence excerpt: the Supreme Court of South Carolina may provide for the use of remote communication technology by the courts of this State to conduct proceedings [South Carolina Appellate Court Rule 612: Use of Remote Communication Technology](https://www.sccourts.org/resources/judicial-community/court-rules/appellate/rule-612/) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### virtual and in person recording Scope: statewide South Carolina's statewide order prohibits photographing, recording, or streaming live, virtual, or broadcasted court proceedings unless the presiding judge specifically authorizes it under Rule 605. Evidence excerpt: taking still photographs, recording (visual or audio), or streaming of any live, virtual, or subsequently broadcasted court proceeding is strictly prohibited unless specifically authorized by the presiding judge pursuant to Rule 605 [Supreme Court of South Carolina Order: Recording of In-Person or Virtual Court Proceedings](https://www.sccourts.org/courtOrders/displayOrder.cfm?orderNo=2020-09-28-01) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.sccourts.org/courts/trial-courts/family-court/judges/a-e-morehead-iii/) - [Official roster](https://www.sccourts.org/courts/trial-courts/family-court/judges/a-e-morehead-iii/) - [South Carolina Judicial Branch official judicial roster](https://www.sccourts.org/courts/trial-courts/family-court/judges/a-e-morehead-iii/) - [South Carolina Appellate Court Rule 605: Broadcasting, Televising, Recording or Photographing Court Proceedings](https://www.sccourts.org/resources/judicial-community/court-rules/appellate/rule-605/) - [South Carolina Appellate Court Rule 612: Use of Remote Communication Technology](https://www.sccourts.org/resources/judicial-community/court-rules/appellate/rule-612/) - [Supreme Court of South Carolina Order: Recording of In-Person or Virtual Court Proceedings](https://www.sccourts.org/courtOrders/displayOrder.cfm?orderNo=2020-09-28-01) - [A. 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Morehead III is a native South Carolinian who was born in Columbia to the late Nelle Lipscomb Morehead and the late A.E. \"Buddy\" Morehead, Jr. He grew up in Newberry, graduated from Newberry High School, and received his Bachelor's degree in Political Science from The Citadel in 1968.", "alumniOf": [] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "KnowJudges", "item": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "South Carolina", "item": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/state/south-carolina" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "A. E. Morehead III", "item": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/a-e-morehead-iii-family-court-judge-south-carolina-family-court-circuit-12-sc" } ] } ] } ```