South Carolina § 8-21-1030 Compensation of constables.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 8-21-1030 — Compensation of constables.

South Carolina § 8-21-1030

Title 8PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

Ch. 21FEES AND COSTS GENERALLY

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S.C. Code Ann. § 8-21-1030 (2026).

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The compensation of all constables in the several counties, including constables appointed by magistrates, shall be fixed by the governing body of the county which shall not be diminished during their terms of office, and such compensation shall not be measured or affected by the fees and costs received and recovered by such officers under the provisions of this article. The compensation need not be the same for each constable but may be determined by the governing body of the county based upon the time spent and the area and the population served by each constable in the performance of his duties.

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The compensation of all constables in the several counties, including constables appointed by magistrates, shall be fixed by the governing body of the county which shall not be diminished during their terms of office, and such compensation shall not be measured or affected by the fees and costs received and recovered by such officers under the provisions of this article. The compensation need not be the same for each constable but may be determined by the governing body of the county based upon the time spent and the area and the population served by each constable in the performance of his duties.