Except as otherwise provided, every sheriff in this State who has control of a jail shall appoint a qualified person as facility manager. This person shall have the control and custody of the jail under the supervision of the sheriff. However, should the sheriff not have control of the jail, then this appointment falls to the chief administrative officer of the county in whose jurisdiction the jail lies.
S.C. Code Ann. § 24-5-20
Appointment of facility managers
1962 Code SECTION 55-402; 1952 Code SECTION 55-402; 1942 Code SECTION 1940; 1932 Code SECTION 1940; Cr
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