The number of magistrates in the counties below fifteen thousand in population may be increased by one part-time additional magistrate if the number allowed under Chapter 8 of Title 22 is less by .25 than the number presently serving in office.
Increase in number of magistrates under certain conditions
S.C. Code Ann. § 22-2-210, under Title 22, Chapter 2.
S.C. Code Ann. § 22-2-210