South Carolina probate, civil and family deadlines
38 deadlines · Last checked 30 October 2026
Each entry gives the period, what starts it, the citation and the words the rule uses. The short label cannot carry every condition, so read the quotation and the rule itself.
This is reference information, not legal advice. Check the current rule and any local rule or court order before relying on it.
Probate
Elective share petition (8 months after death)
8 months after the date of death
a summons and petition for the elective share within the later of (1) eight months after the date of death, (2) six months after the informal or formal probate of the decedent's will, or (3) thirty days after a surviving spouse is served with a summons and petition to set aside an informal probate or to modify or vacate an order for formal probate of decedent's will.
S.C. Code §62-2-205(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Claims barred one year after death
12 months after the date of death
unless presented within the earlier of the following: (1) one year after the decedent's death;
S.C. Code §62-3-803(a)(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Allow or disallow claims (14 months after death, or 60 days after presentment if later)
14 months after the date of death
within sixty days after the presentment of the claim, or within fourteen months after the death of the decedent, whichever is later, the personal representative must serve upon the claimant a notice stating the claim has been allowed or disallowed in whole or in part.
S.C. Code §62-3-806(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Last day to start a probate or appointment proceeding (10 years after death)
120 months after the date of death
may be commenced more than ten years after the decedent's death.
S.C. Code §62-3-108(A), (B) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Information of appointment to heirs and devisees
30 days after the date letters were issued
Not later than thirty days after his appointment every personal representative, except any special administrator, shall give information of his appointment to the heirs
S.C. Code §62-3-705 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Inventory and appraisement
90 days after the date letters were issued
Within ninety days after his appointment, a personal representative, who is not a special administrator or a successor to another representative who has previously discharged this duty, shall: (1) prepare an inventory and appraisement of probate property
S.C. Code §62-3-706(A), (C) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Information of informal probate to heirs and devisees
30 days after the order admitting the will
If an informal probate is granted, within thirty days thereafter the applicant shall give written information of the probate to the heirs (determined as if the decedent died intestate) and devisees.
S.C. Code §62-3-306(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Elective share petition (6 months after probate of the will)
6 months after the order admitting the will
six months after the informal or formal probate of the decedent's will,
S.C. Code §62-2-205(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Claims bar on publication (8 months after first publication)
8 months after the first publication of notice to creditors
notifying creditors of the estate to present their claims within eight months after the date of the first publication of the notice or be forever barred.
S.C. Code §§62-3-801(a), 62-3-803(a)(2) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Probate notes
No day is worked out for these. Read the rule.
Publish notice to creditors upon appointment
a personal representative upon his appointment must publish a notice to creditors once a week for three successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the county
S.C. Code §62-3-801(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Written notice can shorten a known creditor's time to 60 days
notifying the creditor to present his claim within one year of the decedent's death, or within sixty days from the mailing or other delivery of such notice, whichever is earlier, or be forever barred.
S.C. Code §62-3-801(b), (c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Disallowed claims: thirty days from mailing or service
no proceeding for enforcement or allowance of a claim or collection of a debt may be commenced more than thirty days after the personal representative has mailed a notice of disallowance or partial disallowance of the claim
S.C. Code §§62-3-804(5), 62-3-806(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Notice of a hearing: 20 days before
by mailing a copy of the notice at least twenty days before the time set for the hearing
S.C. Code §§62-1-401(a)-(c), 62-1-304 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Informal appointment: 30 days from mailing to those of equal right
if no objection or nomination of another or no competing application or petition for appointment is filed with the court within thirty days from mailing of the application and notice,
S.C. Code §62-3-310 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Closing the estate has no fixed date
if a state or federal estate tax return was filed, within ninety days after the receipt or a state or federal estate tax closing letter, whichever is later, a personal representative shall file with the court:
S.C. Code §62-3-1001(a)-(c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Claims against the personal representative: six months after the application
are barred unless a proceeding to assert the same is commenced within six months after the filing of the application for settlement of the estate,
S.C. Code §62-3-1005 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Appeal from the probate court: ten days after notice
a copy served on all parties not in default within ten days after receipt of written notice of the appealed from order, sentence, or decree of the probate court. (b) Within forty-five days after receipt of written notice of the order, sentence, or decree of the probate court, the appellant must file with the clerk of the circuit court a Statement of Issues on Appeal
S.C. Code §62-1-308(a), (b), (l) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Contesting an informally probated will
may be commenced within eight months from informal probate or one year from the decedent's death, whichever is later;
S.C. Code §62-3-108(A)(2)(c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Exempt property uses the same dates as the elective share
a claim for such share within eight months after the date of death, or within six months after the probate of the decedent's will, whichever limitation last expires.
S.C. Code §§62-2-401, 62-2-402(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Small estates by affidavit: 30 days after death
state that thirty days have elapsed since the death of the decedent;
S.C. Code §62-3-1201(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Civil
Actual service, if not served within the statute of limitations
120 days after the complaint was filedThe day it lapses
if not served within the statute of limitations, actual service must be accomplished not later than one hundred twenty days after filing.
SCRCP 3(a)(2) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
ADR conference held (circuit court)
300 days after the complaint was filed
The ADR conference shall be held on or before three hundred (300) days from the date of the filing of the action. The case shall not be on the circuit court trial roster until a Proof of ADR is filed.
SC ADR Rule 5(f); Rule 3(a); Rule 4(c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Earliest a claimant may move for summary judgment
30 days after the complaint was filedEarliest day, not a last day: the day after this period
may, at any time after the expiration of 30 days from the commencement of the action or after service of a motion for summary judgment by the adverse party, move with or without supporting affidavits for a summary judgment
SCRCP 56(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
File proof of service of the summons and complaint
10 days after the summons and complaint were served
Proof of service shall be filed within ten (10) days after service of the summons and complaint.
SCRCP 5(d) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Answer due
30 days after the summons and complaint were served
A defendant shall serve his answer within 30 days after the service of the complaint upon him, unless the Court directs otherwise when service of process is made pursuant to Rule 4(e),
SCRCP 12(a); SCRFC 2(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Reply to counterclaim / answer to cross-claim due
30 days after the counterclaim was served
A party served with a pleading stating a cross-claim against him shall serve an answer thereto within 30 days after the service upon him. The plaintiff shall serve his reply to a counterclaim in the answer within 30 days after service of the answer
SCRCP 12(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Responsive pleading due after the court rules on a Rule 12 motion
15 days after the court decided the motion
the responsive pleading shall be served within 15 days after notice of the Court's action; (2) if the Court grants a motion for a more definite statement the responsive pleading shall be served within 15 days after the service of the more definite statement,
SCRCP 12(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Response to amended pleading due
15 days after the amended pleading was served
A party shall plead in response to an amended pleading within the time remaining for response to the original pleading or within fifteen days after service of the named amended pleading, whichever period may be the longer,
SCRCP 15(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Answers and objections to interrogatories due
30 days after the discovery requests were served
shall serve a copy of the answers, and objections if any, within 30 days after the service of the interrogatories, except that a defendant may serve answers or objections within 45 days after service of the summons and complaint upon that defendant.
SCRCP 33(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Written response to request for production due
30 days after the discovery requests were served
The party upon whom the request is served shall serve a written response within 30 days after the service of the request, except that a defendant may serve a response within 45 days after service of the summons and complaint upon that defendant.
SCRCP 34(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Answers or objections to requests for admission due (otherwise admitted)
30 days after the discovery requests were served
The matter is admitted unless, within 30 days after service of the request, or within such shorter or longer time as the court may allow or as stipulated in writing by the parties pursuant to Rules 29 and 6(b), the party to whom the request is directed serves upon the party requesting the admission a written answer or objection
SCRCP 36(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Serve written motion and notice of hearing
10 days before the hearing
A written motion other than one which may be heard ex parte, and notice of the hearing thereof, shall be served not later than ten days before the time specified for the hearing, unless a different period is fixed by these rules or by an order of the court.
SCRCP 6(d) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Serve additional or opposing affidavits
2 court days before the hearing
additional or opposing affidavits may be served not later than two days before the hearing, unless the court permits them to be served at some other time.
SCRCP 6(d); 6(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Summary judgment: serve the motion
10 days before the hearing
The motion shall be served at least 10 days before the time fixed for the hearing.
SCRCP 56(c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Summary judgment: serve opposing affidavits
2 court days before the hearing
The adverse party may serve opposing affidavits not later than two days before the hearing.
SCRCP 56(c); 6(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Motion for judgment n.o.v., if the court allows time
20 days after the verdict or decision
The motion for judgment n.o.v. shall be made promptly after the jury is discharged, or in the discretion of the court not later than 20 days thereafter.
SCRCP 50(e) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Motion for new trial after a jury verdict, if the court allows time
20 days after the verdict or decision
The motion for a new trial shall be made promptly after the jury is discharged, or in the discretion of the court not later than 20 days thereafter.
SCRCP 59(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Outer limit for Rule 60(b)(1)-(3) relief from judgment
12 months after judgment was entered
The motion shall be made within a reasonable time, and for reasons (1), (2), and (3) not more than one year after the judgment, order or proceeding was entered or taken.
SCRCP 60(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Motion for new trial in a non-jury action
20 days after notice of entry was served
In non-jury actions the motion shall be made not later than 20 days after the receipt of written notice of the entry of judgment or of the filing of an order disposing of the action, if no judgment has been entered.
SCRCP 59(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Motion to alter or amend the judgment
20 days after notice of entry was served
A motion to alter or amend the judgment shall be served not later than 20 days after receipt of written notice of the entry of the order.
SCRCP 59(e) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Motion to amend findings
20 days after notice of entry was served
Upon motion of a party made not later than 20 days after receipt of written notice of entry of judgment the court may amend its findings or make additional findings
SCRCP 52(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Motion for costs
20 days after notice of entry was served
may be filed by the prevailing party within 20 days of the receipt of written notice of the entry of final judgment.
SCRCP 54(d) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Notice of appeal served on all respondents
30 days after notice of entry was served
A notice of appeal shall be served on all respondents within thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice of entry of the order or judgment.
Rule 203(b)(1), (b)(3), SCACR; Rule 263(a), SCACR · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Civil notes
No day is worked out for these. Read the rule.
Counsel can extend most times by written agreement
the time may be extended by written agreement of counsel for an additional period not exceeding the original time provided in these rules, ... The time for taking any action under rules 50(b), 52(b), 59, and 60(b) may not be extended except to the extent and under the conditions stated in them. The time for filing notice of intent to appeal is jurisdictional
SCRCP 6(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Certified mail or commercial delivery: count from delivery
Service is effective upon the date of delivery as shown on the return receipt.
SCRCP 4(d)(8), (9); 6(e) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Jury demand: 10 days after the last pleading
not later than 10 days after the service of the last pleading directed to such issue.
SCRCP 38(b), (c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
When a case can reach the trial roster
Trial shall be had no earlier than 30 days from the date the case first appears on the Jury Trial Roster. ... No earlier than 180 days after the date the case was filed, any party may file and serve upon all other parties a Request to Transfer ... no contested nonjury action may be called for trial on the merits until 120 days after the filing of the summons and complaint,
SCRCP 40(b), (d), (e), (f), (h), (k) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
A defendant served early has until 45 days after the summons
a defendant shall not be required to serve answers or objections before the expiration of 45 days after service of the summons and complaint upon him.
SCRCP 33(a); 34(b); 36(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Copy of a post-trial motion to the judge within ten days of filing
A party filing a written motion under this rule shall provide a copy of the motion to the judge within ten (10) days after the filing of the motion.
SCRCP 50(f); 52(d); 59(g); 60(a); 59(c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Appeal and post-trial times run from receipt of notice, not entry
When a form or other short order or judgment indicates that a more full and complete order or judgment is to follow, a party need not appeal until receipt of written notice of entry of the more complete order or judgment.
Rule 203(b)(1), SCACR; SCRCP 62(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Cross-appeal: five days after receipt of the appellant's notice
within five (5) days after receipt of appellant's notice of appeal, or within the time prescribed by Rule 203(b), whichever period last expires.
Rule 203(c), SCACR; Rule 263(a), SCACR · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
After serving a notice of appeal, file it within ten days
The notice of appeal shall be filed with the clerk of the lower court and the clerk of the appellate court within ten (10) days after the notice of appeal is served.
Rule 203(d)(1)(B), SCACR · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Family
Earliest day for a reference in a divorce
2 months after the petition was filedEarliest day, not a last day
No reference shall be had before two months after the filing of the complaint in the office of the Clerk of Court,
S.C. Code §20-3-80 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Earliest day for a final divorce decree
3 months after the petition was filedEarliest day, not a last day
nor shall a final decree be granted before three months after such filing. Provided, however, that when the plaintiff seeks a divorce on the grounds of desertion or separation for one year, the hearing may be held and the decree issued after the responsive pleadings have been filed or after the respondent has been adjudged to be in default whichever occurs sooner.
S.C. Code §20-3-80 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
File proof of service of the summons and complaint
10 days after the petition was served
Proof of service shall be filed within ten (10) days after service of the summons and complaint.
SCRCP 5(d) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Answer due
30 days after the petition was served
A defendant shall serve his answer within 30 days after the service of the complaint upon him, unless the Court directs otherwise when service of process is made pursuant to Rule 4(e),
SCRCP 12(a); SCRFC 2(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Financial declaration filed and served, if no hearing comes first
45 days after the petition was served
Financial declarations shall be filed and served prior to or at the first hearing, or no later than 45 days after the complaint is served, whichever occurs first.
SCRFC 20(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Reply to counterclaim / answer to cross-claim due
30 days after the counterclaim was served
A party served with a pleading stating a cross-claim against him shall serve an answer thereto within 30 days after the service upon him. The plaintiff shall serve his reply to a counterclaim in the answer within 30 days after service of the answer
SCRCP 12(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Responsive pleading due after the court rules on a Rule 12 motion
15 days after the court decided the motion
the responsive pleading shall be served within 15 days after notice of the Court's action; (2) if the Court grants a motion for a more definite statement the responsive pleading shall be served within 15 days after the service of the more definite statement,
SCRCP 12(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Response to amended pleading due
15 days after the amended pleading was served
A party shall plead in response to an amended pleading within the time remaining for response to the original pleading or within fifteen days after service of the named amended pleading, whichever period may be the longer,
SCRCP 15(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Answers and objections to interrogatories due
30 days after the discovery requests were served
shall serve a copy of the answers, and objections if any, within 30 days after the service of the interrogatories, except that a defendant may serve answers or objections within 45 days after service of the summons and complaint upon that defendant.
SCRCP 33(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Written response to request for production due
30 days after the discovery requests were served
The party upon whom the request is served shall serve a written response within 30 days after the service of the request, except that a defendant may serve a response within 45 days after service of the summons and complaint upon that defendant.
SCRCP 34(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Answers or objections to requests for admission due (otherwise admitted)
30 days after the discovery requests were served
The matter is admitted unless, within 30 days after service of the request, or within such shorter or longer time as the court may allow or as stipulated in writing by the parties pursuant to Rules 29 and 6(b), the party to whom the request is directed serves upon the party requesting the admission a written answer or objection
SCRCP 36(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Serve written motion and notice of hearing
10 days before the hearing
A written motion other than one which may be heard ex parte, and notice of the hearing thereof, shall be served not later than ten days before the time specified for the hearing, unless a different period is fixed by these rules or by an order of the court.
SCRCP 6(d) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Serve additional or opposing affidavits
2 court days before the hearing
additional or opposing affidavits may be served not later than two days before the hearing, unless the court permits them to be served at some other time.
SCRCP 6(d); 6(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Temporary hearing: serve the motion and notice of hearing
20 days before the hearing
The moving party shall serve the motion and notice of the date and time of the hearing at least twenty days before the date scheduled for the hearing.
SCRFC 21(d) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Temporary hearing: serve and file the return
10 days before the hearing
The responding party(ies) shall serve and file a return and (if applicable) request for affirmative relief no later than ten days prior to the date scheduled for the hearing.
SCRFC 21(e) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Temporary hearing: serve and file written evidence
5 court days before the hearing
all written evidence (including supporting documents) shall be served and filed no later than five days before the date of the scheduled hearing.
SCRFC 21(f)(2); SCRCP 6(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Motion for new trial in a non-jury action
20 days after notice of entry was served
In non-jury actions the motion shall be made not later than 20 days after the receipt of written notice of the entry of judgment or of the filing of an order disposing of the action, if no judgment has been entered.
SCRCP 59(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Motion to alter or amend the judgment
20 days after notice of entry was served
A motion to alter or amend the judgment shall be served not later than 20 days after receipt of written notice of the entry of the order.
SCRCP 59(e) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Motion to amend findings
20 days after notice of entry was served
Upon motion of a party made not later than 20 days after receipt of written notice of entry of judgment the court may amend its findings or make additional findings
SCRCP 52(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Notice of appeal served on all respondents
30 days after notice of entry was served
A notice of appeal shall be served on all respondents within thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice of entry of the order or judgment.
Rule 203(b)(1), (b)(3), SCACR; Rule 263(a), SCACR · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Outer limit for Rule 60(b)(1)-(3) relief from judgment
12 months after the judgment was entered
The motion shall be made within a reasonable time, and for reasons (1), (2), and (3) not more than one year after the judgment, order or proceeding was entered or taken.
SCRCP 60(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Family notes
No day is worked out for these. Read the rule.
Counsel can extend most times by written agreement
the time may be extended by written agreement of counsel for an additional period not exceeding the original time provided in these rules, ... The time for taking any action under rules 50(b), 52(b), 59, and 60(b) may not be extended except to the extent and under the conditions stated in them. The time for filing notice of intent to appeal is jurisdictional
SCRCP 6(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Certified mail or commercial delivery: count from delivery
Service is effective upon the date of delivery as shown on the return receipt.
SCRCP 4(d)(8), (9); 6(e) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
A defendant served early has until 45 days after the summons
a defendant shall not be required to serve answers or objections before the expiration of 45 days after service of the summons and complaint upon him.
SCRCP 33(a); 34(b); 36(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Copy of a post-trial motion to the judge within ten days of filing
A party filing a written motion under this rule shall provide a copy of the motion to the judge within ten (10) days after the filing of the motion.
SCRCP 50(f); 52(d); 59(g); 60(a); 59(c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Appeal and post-trial times run from receipt of notice, not entry
When a form or other short order or judgment indicates that a more full and complete order or judgment is to follow, a party need not appeal until receipt of written notice of entry of the more complete order or judgment.
Rule 203(b)(1), SCACR; SCRCP 62(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Cross-appeal: five days after receipt of the appellant's notice
within five (5) days after receipt of appellant's notice of appeal, or within the time prescribed by Rule 203(b), whichever period last expires.
Rule 203(c), SCACR; Rule 263(a), SCACR · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
After serving a notice of appeal, file it within ten days
The notice of appeal shall be filed with the clerk of the lower court and the clerk of the appellate court within ten (10) days after the notice of appeal is served.
Rule 203(d)(1)(B), SCACR · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Residence: one year, or three months if both spouses are residents
the plaintiff must have resided in this State at least one year prior to the commencement of the action ... provided, that when both parties are residents of the State when the action is commenced, the plaintiff must have resided in this State only three months prior to commencement of the action.
S.C. Code §20-3-30 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
No-fault ground needs one year apart
on the application of either party if and when the husband and wife have lived separate and apart without cohabitation for a period of one year.
S.C. Code §20-3-10(2), (5) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Which civil rules do not apply in family court
The following SCRCP, however, shall be inapplicable: 5(a) to the extent it does not require notice to a defendant of every hearing, 8(d) to the extent it provides that the failure to file a responsive pleading constitutes an admission,
SCRFC 2(a); SCRCP 81 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Mediation comes before a merits hearing
An initial mediation conference must occur within thirty (30) days of appointment or selection. The parties must complete mediation and file a Proof of ADR with the clerk's office before a merits hearing can be scheduled.
SC ADR Rule 4(d)(2)(A), (d)(4); Rule 5(g); Rule 3(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
A temporary hearing falls 21 to 45 days after the request
The date and time of the hearing shall not be sooner than twenty-one days and not later than forty-five days from the date the request for hearing is filed or submitted to the Clerk.
SCRFC 21(c), (g), (h) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Rule to show cause: ten days before the hearing
shall be served, in the manner prescribed herein, not later than ten days before the date specified for the hearing, unless a different notice period is fixed by the issuing judge within the rule to show cause.
SCRFC 14(d) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Counting days under the court rules
the day of the act, event, or default after which the designated period of time begins to run is not to be included. The last day of the period so computed is to be included, unless it is a Saturday, Sunday or a State or Federal holiday, in which event the period runs until the end of the next day which is neither a Saturday, Sunday nor such holiday. When the period of time prescribed or allowed is less than seven days, intermediate Saturdays, Sundays and holidays shall be excluded in the computation.
SCRCP 6(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
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