The sheriff, without seeking the approval of the circuit judge, may appoint special deputies as the exigency of his business may require for the service of process in civil and criminal proceedings only. He shall be responsible for the conduct of such special deputies.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-13-40
Special deputies
1962 Code SECTION 53-83; 1952 Code SECTION 53-83; 1942 Code SECTION 3489; 1932 Code SECTION 3489; Civ
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