7-13-1. Appointment and terms of constables--Accountability.
The board of county commissioners may appoint constables who are registered voters. The constables shall hold office at the pleasure of the board of county commissioners for a term of two years, and until their successors are appointed and qualified. The board of county commissioners may establish guidelines for the accountability of constables.
Source: SL 1920 (SS), ch 38, §2; SDC 1939, §12.1501; SL 1961, ch 32, §1; SL 1979, ch 43; SL 1981, ch 55, §1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 13 - County Constables
Section 7-13-1 - Appointment and terms of constables--Accountability.
Section 7-13-2 - Jurisdiction and powers of constables for county.
Section 7-13-3 - Appointment of constables for districts not organized into townships.
Section 7-13-4 - Fees of constables--Record filed with county auditor.