Seldon T. Peden

Summary Court Judge @Greenville County

Greenville, SC

Greenville County Summary CourtPresided as Senior Judge over civil cases arising under the SC Residential Landlord/Tenant Act, SC Consumer Protection Code, contract law and administrative distraint cases. Managed area Summary Court, carrying out fiscal accounting as well as administrative functions. Led and coached team of 10 staff including clerks, constables, and administrative assistant across 3 courts. Adjudicate criminal bond hearings establishing any terms of release and applicable conditions. Also serves as issuing judge for arrest and search warrants. • Implemented innovative alternative rulings and orders, reducing the impact economic status plays in length of incarceration and the effect temporary hardship or gentrification have on eviction rates.