A person removed from office or whose elected or appointed term expires shall deliver on demand to his successor all the books and papers in his custody as officer or in any way appertaining to his office. A person who violates this provision is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined in the discretion of the court or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 50-201; 1952 Code Section 50-201; 1942 Code Section 837; 1932 Code Section 837; Civ. P. '22 Section 785; Civ. P. '12 Section 472; Civ. P. '02 Section 434; 1870 (14) 453; 1993 Act No. 184, Section 144, eff January 1, 1994.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 8 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 9 - Delivery Of Books, Records And Money To Successor
Section 8-9-10. Delivery by officer of books and papers to successor.
Section 8-9-20. Successor may demand books and records from any person having possession.
Section 8-9-30. Delivery by officer of moneys on hand to successor.
Section 8-9-40. Representative of deceased officer shall deliver moneys to successor.