South Carolina § 8-21-1030 - Compensation of constables.
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§ 8-21-1030. Compensation of constables.
The compensation of all constables in the several counties, including constables appointed by magistrates, shall be fixed by the governing body of the county which shall not be diminished during their terms of office, and such compensation shall not be measured or affected by the fees and costs received and recovered by such officers under the provisions of this article. The compensation need not be the same for each constable but may be determined by the governing body of the county based upon the time spent and the area and the population served by each constable in the performance of his duties.
HISTORY: 1979 Act No. 164 Part I SECTION 3.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 8-21-1030 ("Compensation of constables.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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