S.C. Code § 23-11-10
Time for election
There shall be an election for sheriff held in each county at the general election in each presidential election year.
South Carolina Code Title 23, Chapter 11 — Sheriffs—Election, Qualifications and Vacancies in Office
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S.C. Code § 23-11-20
Oath
Every sheriff before entering upon the duties of his office shall, in addition to the oath of office prescribed in Article 3, section 26, of the Constitution, take the oath required of such officer by Section 8-3-20 and such oaths shall be endorsed on the commission and shall be taken and subscribed before the clerk of…
S.C. Code § 23-11-30
Bond
The sheriffs of the several counties, before receiving their commissions, shall enter into bonds to be executed by them and any number of sureties, not exceeding twelve nor (except as provided in Section 8-3-90) less than two, to be approved by a majority of the governing body of the county in the sum of ten thousand d…
S.C. Code § 23-11-40
Vacancies in office
(A) If any vacancy occurs in the office of sheriff in any county of this State less than one year prior to the next general election for county sheriffs, the Governor may appoint some suitable person who must be an elector of the county and who, upon qualifying, according to law, is entitled to enter upon and hold the…
S.C. Code § 23-11-50
Coroner shall act as sheriff during vacancy
The coroner, during the continuance of any such vacancy occurring as a result of the indictment of the sheriff and until the office is filled by appointment or election, shall assume the office, discharge its duties, incur its liabilities and be entitled to its fees and emoluments. He shall, for such purpose, take char…
S.C. Code § 23-11-110
Qualifications
(A) All sheriffs and candidates for sheriff in this State must have the following qualifications: (1) be a citizen of the United States; (2) be a resident of the county in which he seeks the office of sheriff for at least one year immediately preceding the date of the election for sheriff; (3) be a registered voter; (4…