S.C. Code § 22-9-140

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.

Section 22-9-140 - Penalty for failing to execute process of magistrate's court

A constable appointed by a magistrate must execute, when required, every lawful order, judgment, and determination of the magistrate and of any magistrate's court. A constable who fails to perform these duties is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined in the discretion of the court or imprisoned not more than three years, or both.

S.C. Code § 22-9-140

1993 Act No. 184, Section 195; 1835 (11) 81; R. S. 329; G. S. 868; Cr. C. '02 Section 414; Cr. C. '12 Section 571; Cr. C. '22 Section 499; 1932 Code Section 1551; 1942 Code Section 1551; 1952 Code Section 43-326; 1962 Code Section 43-326.