In the absence of the Director of the Department of Corrections, the keeper has the same power in suppressing disorders, riots, and insurrections and in requiring aid and assistance in so doing that is given to the director.
S.C. Code Ann. § 24-3-760
Powers of keeper in regard to disorders in absence of Director
1962 Code SECTION 55-356; 1952 Code SECTION 55-356; 1942 Code SECTION 1976; 1932 Code SECTION 1969; Cr
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