--- title: "Randall E. McGee | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/randall-e-mcgee-family-court-judge-south-carolina-family-court-sc" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # Randall E. McGee South Carolina Family Court · Family Court Judge ## Profile - Court: South Carolina Family Court - State: South Carolina - Role: Family 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 - At-large judge for Seat 5 of the South Carolina Circuit Family Court, elected by the South Carolina General Assembly on January 30, 2013 - Matthews, South Carolina to begin his legal career as an associate in the law firm of Felder & Prickett - Licensed to practice in all South Carolina state courts, the federal district court, and the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals - Licensed to practice in all state courts, as well as the federal district court and United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals - Randall E. McGee also served as legal counsel to several local towns and municipalities as well as to Calhoun Academy, a local independent school, where he also served on the Board of Directors for many years. ### Education - Randy received his law degree from the USC School of Law in 1991. - USC School of Law in — J.D. (1991) - Randall E. McGee then attended the University of South Carolina, receiving a B.A. degree in political science in 1987. ### Additional information - Randall E. McGee was born in Columbia, South Carolina, in 1965 and grew up there until 1992. - McGee holds Seat 5, At-Large on the Family Court bench. - Randall E. McGee holds Seat Five, At-Large for the Family Court bench. - After law school, Randy relocated to St. - After law school, McGee moved to St. Matthews, SC, where he began as an associate at Felder & Prickett, later becoming a partner in Felder & McGee. - His practice focused on family law, criminal defense, personal injury, and real estate. - Randy has been a member of the First Circuit Public Defender Selection Committee, the Family Law Council of the South Carolina Bar, and the Calhoun County Public Defender Board. - McGee has also been active in the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce, the South Carolina Independent School Association, and the South Carolina Association for Justice - Birth place: Columbia, South Carolina ## 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/randall-e-mcgee/) - [Official roster](https://www.sccourts.org/courts/trial-courts/family-court/judges/randall-e-mcgee/) - [South Carolina Judicial Branch official judicial roster](https://www.sccourts.org/courts/trial-courts/family-court/judges/randall-e-mcgee/) - [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) - [Randall E. 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