S.C. Code § 24-5-10

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.

Section 24-5-10 - Sheriff as custodian of jail; sheriff's liability for appointed jailer; receiving prisoners

The sheriff shall have custody of the jail in his county and, if he appoint a jailer to keep it, the sheriff shall be liable for such jailer and the sheriff or jailer shall receive and safely keep in prison any person delivered or committed to either of them, according to law.

S.C. Code § 24-5-10

1940 (41) 1666; 1934 (38) 1219; 1837 (10) 48; R. S. 525; G. S. 2690; Cr. C. '02 Section 638; Cr. C. '12 Section 923; Cr. C. '22 Section 921; 1932 Code Section 1938; 1942 Code Section 1938; 1952 Code Section 55-401; 1962 Code Section 55-401.