2013 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 14 - Courts
CHAPTER 3 - SUPREME COURT
SECTION 14-3-20. Qualification; administration of oath of office.


SC Code § 14-3-20 (2013) What's This?

The justices of the Supreme Court shall qualify within twelve months after the date of their election by taking the constitutional oath or the office shall be declared vacant by the Governor. The oath shall be administered by a justice of said court or by a circuit judge.

HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 15-102; 1952 Code Section 15-102; 1942 Code Section 14; 1932 Code Section 14; Civ. P. '22 Section 14; Civ. C. '12 Section 3818; Civ. C. '02 Section 2722; G. S. 2090; R. S. 2222; 1896 (22) 3.

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