South Carolina Carrie Petition for Settlement Approval Hearings are court proceedings in which a petitioner seeks approval for a proposed settlement agreement. During the hearing, the petitioner must show the court that the settlement is fair and reasonable, and that it is in the best interests of all parties involved. The court will consider any objections from other parties, and will hear testimony from witnesses. The court will then either approve or deny the settlement agreement. There are two types of South Carolina Carrie Petition for Settlement Approval Hearings: a confidential hearing and a public hearing. In a confidential hearing, the court will consider evidence that is not available to the public. In a public hearing, the court will consider evidence that is available to the public.