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Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976
Title 23 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETYChapter 13 - DEPUTY SHERIFFS GENERALLY
Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 23-13-10 - Appointment; approval by court; responsibility of sheriff for acts of deputy

S.C. Code § 23-13-10

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Current through 2024 Act No. 120.
Section 23-13-10 - Appointment; approval by court; responsibility of sheriff for acts of deputy

The sheriff may appoint one or more deputies to be approved by the judge of the circuit court or any circuit judge presiding therein. Such appointment shall be evidenced by a certificate thereof, signed by the sheriff, and shall continue during his pleasure. The sheriff shall in all cases be answerable for neglect of duty or misconduct in office of any deputy.

S.C. Code § 23-13-10

1937 (40) 86; 1936 (39) 1390; 1927 (35) 44; 1880 (17) 4; 1870 (14) 332; R. S. 713; G. S. 652, 653; Civ. C. '02 Section 830; Civ. C. '12 Section 1146; Civ. C. '22 Section 2032; 1932 Code Sections 3486, 3487; 1942 Code Section 3486; 1952 Code Section 53-71; 1962 Code Section 53-71.