In all counties of the State wherein magistrates are allowed by law to appoint a constable, such constable so appointed receiving a salary from the county in lieu of all costs and fees in criminal cases, the governing body of the county shall deduct from the salary of such constable all sums paid to any other person for service rendered the county in criminal cases while acting under appointment by such magistrates on a particular occasion, unless it is proven to the satisfaction of the governing body that such services were rendered in an emergency wherein it was impossible for the constable entitled to the salary to perform the services.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 27-454; 1952 Code Section 27-454; 1942 Code Section 3861; 1932 Code Section 3861; Civ. C. '22 Section 1102; Civ. C. '12 Section 981; Civ. C. '02 Section 796; R. S. 678; 1893 (21) 489; 1899 (23) 10.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 22 - Magistrates and Constables
Section 22-9-10. Constables; appointment, term, and residence.
Section 22-9-20. Certificate of qualification; bond.
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 22-9-160. 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.
Section 22-9-320. Deduction of certain payments to others from constable's salary.