South Carolina Statutes
§ 24-1-40 — Department to be governed by appointed director; filling of vacancies; director subject to removal.
South Carolina § 24-1-40
JurisdictionSouth Carolina
Title 24CORRECTIONS, JAILS, PROBATIONS, PAROLES AND PARDONS
Ch. 1DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 24-1-40 (2026).
Text
The department shall be governed by a director appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Any vacancy occurring for any cause shall be filled by the Governor in the manner provided for by law for the unexpired term. The director shall be subject to removal from office as provided in Section 1-3-240.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 55-293; 1960 (51) 1917; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 373.
Nearby Sections
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§ 24-1-100
Qualifications of director.§ 24-1-120
Bonds of director and other personnel.§ 24-1-130
Management and control of prison system.§ 24-1-140
Director empowered to make rules and regulations; separation and classification of prisoners.§ 24-1-170
Financial records.§ 24-1-20
Declaration of policy.§ 24-1-220
Suits to be brought in name of director.Cite This Page — Counsel Stack
Bluebook (online)
South Carolina § 24-1-40, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sc/1/24-1-40.