South Carolina General Assembly
106th Session, 1985-1986

Bill 1327

                    Current Status

Bill Number:               1327
Ratification Number:       626
Act Number:                598
Introducing Body:          Senate
Subject:                   Provide for two additional magistrates in
                           Dorchester County
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(A598, R626, S1327)

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR TWO ADDITIONAL MAGISTRATES IN DORCHESTER COUNTY.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

Additional magistrates for Dorchester County

SECTION 1. In addition to the number of magistrates authorized by law for Dorchester County, there are authorized two additional magistrates for the Summerville magisterial district, whose jurisdiction is countywide and who shall serve for terms of four years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. They must be available during the periods established by the chief magistrate of the county, take the oath of office taken by other magistrates in the county, and receive compensation as may be set by the governing body of the county.

Time effective

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon approval by the Governor.