--- title: "R. S. Sprouse | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/r-s-sprouse-circuit-court-judge-south-carolina-circuit-court-circuit-10-sc" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # R. S. Sprouse South Carolina Circuit Court, Circuit 10 · Circuit Court Judge ## Profile - Court: South Carolina Circuit Court, Circuit 10 - State: South Carolina - Role: Circuit Court Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-27 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - R. Scott Sprouse is a judge of the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court of South Carolina, serving since May 28, 2014, after being elected by the South Carolina General Assembly to replace retired Judge Alexander S. Macaulay. - Elected on May 28, 2014 to the Circuit Court, Seat Two, Tenth Judicial Circuit, to fill the unexpired term of Judge Alexander S. Macaulay, retired - 1992–2014: Partner at Stoudemire & Sprouse (previously Ross, Stoudemire, Ballenger & Sprouse) - Moving to Oconee County in April of 1990, he began a long career in general private practice ### Education - University of South Carolina School of Law in — J.D. (1989) - R. S. Sprouse attended Clemson University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science in December of 1985. ### Additional information - 2011–2014: Municipal Judge, Town of Salem - 1996–2014: Municipal Judge, City of Walhalla - Appointed Municipal Judge for the City of Walhalla in 1996 and Municipal Judge for the Town of Salem in 2011. - R. S. Sprouse's judicial experience began as a Hearing Officer for the South Carolina Alcohol Beverage Control Commission in 1993 and 1994. - R. S. Sprouse also was City Attorney for the City of Westminster for over twenty years. - Served in both capacities until taking the circuit bench. - Admissions: South Carolina Bar, Oconee County Bar, American Association for Justice, South Carolina Association for Justice, South Carolina Summary Court Judges Association ## 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/circuit-court/judges/r-scott-sprouse/) - [Official roster](https://www.sccourts.org/courts/trial-courts/circuit-court/judges/r-scott-sprouse/) - [South Carolina Judicial Branch official judicial roster](https://www.sccourts.org/courts/trial-courts/circuit-court/judges/r-scott-sprouse/) - [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) - [R. 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