South Carolina § 14-17-30 Vacancies; when probate judge shall act.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 14-17-30 — Vacancies; when probate judge shall act.

South Carolina § 14-17-30

Title 14COURTS

Ch. 17CLERKS OF COURTS

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Bluebook

S.C. Code Ann. § 14-17-30 (2026).

Text

In the event of any vacancy in the office of clerk the Governor shall have full power to fill it by appointment as provided in Section 4-11-20. Until such vacancy be filled by appointment or election the judge of probate of the county shall take charge of the office and all of the papers therein, discharge the duties and receive the fees thereof, and be subject to all its liabilities as provided by law.

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In the event of any vacancy in the office of clerk the Governor shall have full power to fill it by appointment as provided in Section 4-11-20. Until such vacancy be filled by appointment or election the judge of probate of the county shall take charge of the office and all of the papers therein, discharge the duties and receive the fees thereof, and be subject to all its liabilities as provided by law.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 15-1704; 1952 Code SECTION 15-1704; 1942 Code SECTION 3573; 1932 Code SECTION 3578; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 2122; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 1301; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 903; G. S. 759; R. S. 775; 1882 (17) 1126 SECTION 75; 1884 (18) 744.