(A) The Governor may, at his discretion, appoint additional deputies, constables, security guards, and detectives as he deems necessary to assist in the detection of crime and the enforcement of the criminal laws of this State. The qualifications, salaries, and expenses of these deputies, constables, security guards, and detectives appointed are to be determined by and paid as provided for by law. Appointments by the Governor may be made pursuant to this section without compensation from the State. Appointments of deputies, constables, security guards, and detectives made without compensation from the State may be revoked by the Governor at his pleasure.
(B) All appointments of deputies, constables, security guards, and detectives appointed pursuant to this section without compensation expire sixty days after the expiration of the term of the Governor making the appointment. Each Governor shall reappoint all deputies, constables, security guards, and detectives who are regularly salaried as provided for by law within sixty days after taking office unless the deputy, constable, security guard, or detective is discharged with cause as provided for by law.
(C) All persons appointed pursuant to the provisions of this section are required to furnish evidence that they are knowledgeable as to the duties and responsibilities of a law enforcement officer or are required to undergo training in this field as may be prescribed by the Chief of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.
(D) A voluntary deputy, constable, security guard, or detective appointed pursuant to this section, must be included under the provisions of the workers' compensation laws only while performing duties in connection with his appointment and as authorized by the State Law Enforcement Division. The workers' compensation premiums for these constables must be paid from the funds appropriated for this purpose upon warrant of the Chief of the State Law Enforcement Division.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 53-3; 1952 Code Section 53-3; 1942 Code Section 3096; 1932 Code Section 3096; 1923 (33) 132; 1974 (58) 2639; 2008 Act No. 353, Section 2, Pt 32B.1, eff July 1, 2008.
Effect of Amendment
The 2008 amendment designated the first, second and third sentences as subsection (A), the fourth and fifth sentences as subsection (B), the sixth sentence as subsection (C) and added subsection (D) relating to workers' compensation.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
Section 23-1-15. Public parking lots within police jurisdiction.
Section 23-1-20. Employment of peace officers on contingent basis; penalties.
Section 23-1-30. Subsistence allowance for police officials and law-enforcement officers.
Section 23-1-40. Subsistence allowance for municipal and county law-enforcement officers.
Section 23-1-80. Quarterly reports of peace officers without pay.
Section 23-1-90. Reports of arrests in counties containing cities or towns of over 5,000.
Section 23-1-100. Purchase of bloodhounds or other dogs by county.
Section 23-1-140. Rural policemen shall not collect fees in certain cases.
Section 23-1-150. Residency requirements for county law enforcement officers.
Section 23-1-170. Use of out-of-state license plates for certain purposes.
Section 23-1-212. Enforcement of state criminal laws by federal law enforcement officers.
Section 23-1-225. Retired law enforcement officers to retain status and weapons.