A constable shall faithfully and promptly:
(1) Execute all processes lawfully directed to him by competent authority; and
(2) Make return, on oath, to the person issuing the process, to be endorsed in writing on it, of his proceedings by virtue of it.
Every constable appointed by a magistrate shall be bound, when required, to execute every lawful order, judgment and determination of the magistrate or his court.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 43-320; 1952 Code Section 43-320; 1942 Code Section 3738; 1932 Code Section 3738; Civ. C. '22 Section 2271; Civ. C. '12 Section 1475; Civ. C. '02 Section 1050; G. S. 867; R. S. 904-907; 1839 (11) 80.
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.