South Carolina § 23-6-220 Compensation; uniforms and equipment; workers' compensation and death benefits.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 23-6-220 — Compensation; uniforms and equipment; workers' compensation and death benefits.

South Carolina § 23-6-220

Title 23LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY

Ch. 6DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

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S.C. Code Ann. § 23-6-220 (2026).

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(A)Constables may not receive compensation including, but not limited to, salary for services rendered absent specific statutory authorization.

(B)Any uniforms and equipment issued by the department shall remain the property of the department, but may, in the discretion of the director, be entrusted to the care and control of the constables. A constable assisting a full-time department law enforcement officer shall wear uniforms or other insignia which identify the constable as a special law enforcement officer assisting the department.

(C)Workers' compensation benefits may be provided on an as needed basis for special constables by the director in the same manner as benefits are provided for full-time officers. For purposes of compensation or benefits arising from duty-related injury o

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(A) Constables may not receive compensation including, but not limited to, salary for services rendered absent specific statutory authorization. (B) Any uniforms and equipment issued by the department shall remain the property of the department, but may, in the discretion of the director, be entrusted to the care and control of the constables. A constable assisting a full-time department law enforcement officer shall wear uniforms or other insignia which identify the constable as a special law enforcement officer assisting the department. (C) Workers' compensation benefits may be provided on an as needed basis for special constables by the director in the same manner as benefits are provided for full-time officers. For purposes of compensation or benefits arising from duty-related injury or death, special constables shall be considered as employees of the department.