South Carolina § 23-6-210 Commissioning of special constables; powers and duties; removal; training.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 23-6-210 — Commissioning of special constables; powers and duties; removal; training.

South Carolina § 23-6-210

Title 23LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY

Ch. 6DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

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S.C. Code Ann. § 23-6-210 (2026).

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(A)The director is authorized to establish programs for the commissioning of former law enforcement officers of the department. An individual commissioned pursuant to this section shall receive a Department of Public Safety Special Constable commission.

(B)The powers and duties of these special constables shall be determined by the director and specified in writing, and individuals commissioned pursuant to this section shall be subject to removal by the director at any time. Before assuming their duties, special constables shall take the oath of office required by law and successfully complete a course of training specified by the director.

(C)A constable shall be entitled to enforce the laws of this State and exercise the duties of his office throughout the State except as may be limit

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(A) The director is authorized to establish programs for the commissioning of former law enforcement officers of the department. An individual commissioned pursuant to this section shall receive a Department of Public Safety Special Constable commission. (B) The powers and duties of these special constables shall be determined by the director and specified in writing, and individuals commissioned pursuant to this section shall be subject to removal by the director at any time. Before assuming their duties, special constables shall take the oath of office required by law and successfully complete a course of training specified by the director. (C) A constable shall be entitled to enforce the laws of this State and exercise the duties of his office throughout the State except as may be limited in subsection (B). (D) The course of training required in subsection (B) does not apply to former officers holding a valid commission issued by another agency or governmental entity, except that all officers shall meet any annual continuing training requirements established by the director in order to maintain their commissions.