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2013 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 22 - Magistrates and Constables
CHAPTER 9 - CONSTABLES
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS- SECTION 22-9-10. Constables; appointment, term, and residence.
- SECTION 22-9-20. Certificate of qualification; bond.
- SECTION 22-9-30. Oath.
- SECTION 22-9-40. Removal upon conviction by indictment.
- SECTION 22-9-50. Entitlement to act throughout county.
- SECTION 22-9-60. Execution of orders of governing bodies; fees.
- SECTION 22-9-70. Attending circuit courts; service as officer of court; compensation.
- SECTION 22-9-80. Execution of process and return.
- SECTION 22-9-90. Service of process.
- SECTION 22-9-100. Return of execution.
- SECTION 22-9-110. Return when personalty is levied on or attached; advertisement of sale.
- SECTION 22-9-120. Liability for neglect to enforce or return executions.
- SECTION 22-9-130. Liability for failure to pay over funds.
- SECTION 22-9-140. Penalty for failing to execute process of magistrate's court.
- SECTION 22-9-150. Constable's causing magistrate to default in returning recognizances or other papers.
- SECTION 22-9-160. Oppression in office or other misconduct; liability in civil action.
- SECTION 22-9-170. Oppression in office or other misconduct; punishment.
- SECTION 22-9-180. Certain constables authorized to carry pistols.
- SECTION 22-9-190. Criminal justice training.
- SECTION 22-9-200. Promulgation of rules and regulations.
- SECTION 22-9-210. Effect on constables' common law authority.
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