South Carolina Constitution

Article V, § 26 — Magistrates

South Carolina Const. art. V, § 26

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Full Text

The Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint a number of magistrates for each county as provided by law. The General Assembly shall provide for their terms of office and their civil and criminal jurisdiction. The terms of office must be uniform throughout the State.

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History

(1972 (57) 3176; 1973 (58) 161; 1985 Act No. 9; 1987 Act No. 3.)