South Carolina § 14-23-50 Filling of vacancies.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 14-23-50 — Filling of vacancies.

South Carolina § 14-23-50

Title 14COURTS

Ch. 23PROBATE COURTS

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S.C. Code Ann. § 14-23-50 (2026).

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Vacancies for unexpired terms in the offices of judge of probate may be filled by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, even though the unexpired term exceeds one year. Such appointments shall be for the unexpired term, however if the unexpired term from the date the vacancy occurs exceeds three years the appointment shall be until the next general election, at which time a successor shall be elected to fill the unexpired term.

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Vacancies for unexpired terms in the offices of judge of probate may be filled by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, even though the unexpired term exceeds one year. Such appointments shall be for the unexpired term, however if the unexpired term from the date the vacancy occurs exceeds three years the appointment shall be until the next general election, at which time a successor shall be elected to fill the unexpired term.