IN RE: The Honorable Richard Dana TODD (2026)

Supreme Court of South Carolina.

IN RE: The Honorable Richard Dana TODD, Jr., Chief Judge Georgetown Municipal Court, Respondent.

Appellate Case No. 2026-001674

Decided: July 30, 2026

ORDER

Based on credible information provided to this Court, I find Respondent's continued service as a municipal court judge poses a substantial threat of serious harm to the public and the administration of justice.

IT IS ORDERED Respondent is hereby suspended from his judicial duties pursuant to Rule 17(b) of the Rules for Judicial Disciplinary Enforcement, Rule 502, SCACR, until further order of this Court.

s/ John W. Kittredge, C.J.

FOR THE COURT

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