South Carolina § 14-17-580 Clerk is responsible for books, papers, and other property; transfer to successor.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 14-17-580 — Clerk is responsible for books, papers, and other property; transfer to successor.

South Carolina § 14-17-580

Title 14COURTS

Ch. 17CLERKS OF COURTS

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Bluebook

S.C. Code Ann. § 14-17-580 (2026).

Text

Every clerk shall be held responsible for the books, papers and furniture in his office. Upon his retiring from office or upon his death, he or his representative shall be bound to transfer the same to his successor immediately after such successor has entered upon the duties of his office, under a penalty of one thousand dollars and imprisonment not exceeding one year for failure so to do.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 15-1772; 1952 Code SECTION 15-1772; 1942 Code SECTION 1520; 1932 Code SECTION 1520; Cr. C. '22 SECTION 468; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 541; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 384; G. S. 757; R. S. 301; 1839 (11) 114.