South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 13 - Deputy Sheriffs Generally
Section 23-13-290. Responsibility for malfeasance of deputies.

Neither the sheriff of the county nor the industrial corporation shall be responsible for the malfeasance, nonfeasance or misfeasance of any such officer, but he and his sureties shall be answerable therefor on his official bond.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 53-112; 1952 Code Section 53-112; 1942 Code Section 3502; 1932 Code Section 3502; Civ. C. '22 Section 2045; Civ. C. '12 Section 1152; 1904 (24) 424.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

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 23-13-250. Salary.

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 23-13-300. Article shall be applicable notwithstanding that community is composed of temporary residents.

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 23-13-520. Oath.

Section 23-13-530. Term; removal.

Section 23-13-540. Jurisdiction.

Section 23-13-550. Rights, powers and duties.