South Carolina Statutes
§ 22-9-40 — Removal upon conviction by indictment.
South Carolina § 22-9-40
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 22-9-40 (2026).
Text
Upon the conviction of any constable by indictment, the judge before whom the case may be tried may, by order, declare the convict to be removed from office, whereupon his office shall be deemed vacant.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 43-315; 1952 Code SECTION 43-315; 1942 Code SECTION 1553; 1932 Code SECTION 1553; Cr. C. '22 SECTION 501; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 573; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 416; G. S. 870; R. S. 331; 1835 (11) 81.
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South Carolina § 22-9-40, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sc/9/22-9-40.