South Carolina § 23-11-50 - Coroner shall act as sheriff during vacancy.
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§ 23-11-50. Coroner shall act as sheriff during vacancy.
The coroner, during the continuance of any such vacancy occurring as a result of the indictment of the sheriff and until the office is filled by appointment or election, shall assume the office, discharge its duties, incur its liabilities and be entitled to its fees and emoluments. He shall, for such purpose, take charge of the books and papers of the office and occupy the apartment allowed to the sheriff for transacting the business of his office.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 53-58; 1952 Code SECTION 53-58; 1942 Code SECTION 3475; 1932 Code SECTION 3475; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 2024; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 1138; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 822; G. S. 644; R. S. 705; 1839 (11) 78; 1989 Act No. 51, SECTION 3.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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