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2014 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 14 - Courts
CHAPTER 23 - PROBATE COURTS
SECTION 14-23-50. Filling of vacancies.

SC Code § 14-23-50 (2014) What's This?

Vacancies for unexpired terms in the offices of judge of probate may be filled by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, even though the unexpired term exceeds one year. Such appointments shall be for the unexpired term, however if the unexpired term from the date the vacancy occurs exceeds three years the appointment shall be until the next general election, at which time a successor shall be elected to fill the unexpired term.

HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 15-407; 1952 Code Section 15-407; 1942 Code Section 3641; 1933 (38) 274; 1969 (56) 685.

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