South Carolina Statutes
§ 23-13-40 — Special deputies.
South Carolina § 23-13-40
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-13-40 (2026).
Text
The sheriff, without seeking the approval of the circuit judge, may appoint special deputies as the exigency of his business may require for the service of process in civil and criminal proceedings only. He shall be responsible for the conduct of such special deputies.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 53-83; 1952 Code SECTION 53-83; 1942 Code SECTION 3489; 1932 Code SECTION 3489; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 2034; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 1148; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 832; G. S. 652; R. S. 715; 1870 (14) 332; 1880 (17) 4.
Nearby Sections
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§ 23-13-20
Bond and oath.§ 23-13-210
Appointment and qualifications.§ 23-13-230
Oath; bond.§ 23-13-240
Term of office; removal.§ 23-13-250
Salary.§ 23-13-260
Jurisdiction.§ 23-13-270
Extension of jurisdiction.§ 23-13-280
Rights, powers, and duties of deputies.§ 23-13-290
Responsibility for malfeasance of deputies.§ 23-13-300
Applicability of article.§ 23-13-40
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