South Carolina Statutes
§ 22-9-10 — Constables; appointment, term, and residence.
Constables shall reside in the county, city or township for which they are elected or appointed. Except as otherwise provided in this Title each magistrate may appoint one person to discharge the duties of constable within the jurisdiction of such magistrate and the constable so appointed shall receive the compensation provided by law. He shall hold his office for the term of two years, subject to removal by the magistrate appointing him.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 43-301; 1952 Code SECTION 43-301; 1942 Code SECTION 3734; 1932 Code SECTION 3734; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 2267; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 1471; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 1046; G. S. 863; R. S. 900; 1878 (16) 715; 1879 (17) 51; Const. Art. 5, SECTION 20.
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