Solicitor Rick Hubbard

Enjoyed ourselves at the Lexington County Peach Festival with so many others from the community. Wishing everyone a Happy 4th of July.

Yesterday, I filed for re-election as the Eleventh Circuit Solicitor.

It has been an honor to serve the citizens of Edgefield, Lexington, McCormick, and Saluda Counties as your Solicitor for the past three years. I am running for re-election to build on our success of keeping violent criminals off our streets. As your Solicitor, I will continue to support our men and women in law enforcement, stand up for victims, and protect our families and most vulnerable citizens.

Over the past three years, our office has successfully prosecuted 53 homicide cases. These cases include murders, homicide by child abuse, and felony DUI’s. I have taken an active role in prosecuting these cases in each county, including the death penalty case of Tim Jones for the brutal murder of his five young children.

We have dramatically reduced the pending docket in the circuit. Edgefield, McCormick, and Saluda Counties are part of just a handful of counties in the state that now exceed the benchmarks for efficiency set by the South Carolina Supreme Court. Lexington County is expected to reach this goal later this year. Our focus on prosecuting violent crimes has also led to major reductions in the jail population throughout the circuit. The Lexington County jail population is now at an unprecedented 20-year low.

We have also expanded the role our office plays in keeping our community safe. We now prosecute all cases involving domestic violence and have partnered with federal prosecutors in focusing on gang and gun violence throughout the Eleventh Circuit. In addition to our work in the courtroom, we have worked diligently to build relationships with many community organizations, churches, and schools as part of our community outreach program.

We have accomplished a lot in three years, but we are working hard to do even more for the people of the Eleventh Circuit. I am grateful for the trust you have placed in me, and I look forward to continue serving as your Solicitor.