The sheriff may appoint one or more deputies to be approved by the judge of the circuit court or any circuit judge presiding therein. Such appointment shall be evidenced by a certificate thereof, signed by the sheriff, and shall continue during his pleasure. The sheriff shall in all cases be answerable for neglect of duty or misconduct in office of any deputy.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 53-71; 1952 Code Section 53-71; 1942 Code Section 3486; 1932 Code Sections 3486, 3487; Civ. C. '22 Section 2032; Civ. C. '12 Section 1146; Civ. C. '02 Section 830; G. S. 652, 653; R. S. 713; 1870 (14) 332; 1880 (17) 4; 1927 (35) 44; 1936 (39) 1390; 1937 (40) 86.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Chapter 13 - Deputy Sheriffs Generally
Section 23-13-10. Appointment; approval by court; responsibility of sheriff for acts of deputy.
Section 23-13-15. Patrol of homeowner's association territory; compensation from association funds.
Section 23-13-20. Bond and oath.
Section 23-13-30. Monthly oath as prerequisite to salary warrant; uniforms and other equipment.
Section 23-13-40. Special deputies.
Section 23-13-50. Authority to perform duties of office.
Section 23-13-60. Power of arrest.
Section 23-13-70. Duty to patrol county.
Section 23-13-210. Appointment and qualifications.
Section 23-13-220. Appointment of more than one deputy for larger communities.
Section 23-13-230. Oath; bond.
Section 23-13-240. Term of office; removal.
Section 23-13-260. Jurisdiction.
Section 23-13-270. Situations in which jurisdiction may extend to other communities.
Section 23-13-280. Rights, powers and duties of deputies.
Section 23-13-290. Responsibility for malfeasance of deputies.
Section 23-13-410. Appointment and qualifications.
Section 23-13-420. Oath; bond.
Section 23-13-430. Jurisdiction.
Section 23-13-440. Rights, powers and duties.
Section 23-13-510. Appointment and qualifications.
Section 23-13-530. Term; removal.