South Carolina Statutes
§ 14-9-220 — Duties of county solicitor.
The county solicitor shall represent the State in all cases brought before the county court wherein the State is a party and shall have the same powers and perform the same duties with reference thereto as a circuit solicitor with reference to cases brought before the court of general sessions. He shall also attend all inquests held by the coroner, aid in procuring evidence and represent the State in the examination of witnesses at such inquests. And he shall ex officio be the legal adviser of the governing body of the county without extra compensation.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 15-622; 1952 Code SECTION 15-622; 1942 Code SECTION 97; 1932 Code SECTION 97; Civ. P. '22 SECTION 94; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 3869; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 2772; 1900 (23) 322.
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§ 14-9-100
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Forms of pleading and practice.§ 14-9-170
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Form of question to be submitted.§ 14-9-220
Duties of county solicitor.