Current Status Bill Number:View additional legislative information at the LPITS web site.1327 Ratification Number:626 Act Number:598 Introducing Body:Senate Subject:Provide for two additional magistrates in Dorchester County
(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.