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S.C. Code Ann. § 17-5-10 Election of coroner
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There must be an election for coroner by the qualified voters in each county at each alternate general election beginning with the election in the year 1948.
S.C. Code Ann. § 17-5-100 Coroners must carry out orders of county governing body; fees and costs
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Coroners must execute all lawful orders directed to them by the respective governing bodies of their respective counties, or the chairmen thereof, and must receive the same fees and costs as are allowed in other cases.
S.C. Code Ann. § 17-5-110 Coroner or deputy coroner may carry pistol or other handgun
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A coroner or deputy coroner, while engaged in official duties of his office, is authorized to carry a pistol or other handgun. He is considered so engaged when going to or returning from the actual performance of his duties. However, coroners and deputy coroners must be certified…
S.C. Code Ann. § 17-5-115 Deputy coroners; training and law enforcement status
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(A) A person appointed by a coroner to the position of deputy coroner may, at the discretion of the coroner, attend the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy to be trained and certified as a Class III officer. (B) A law enforcement officer, as defined by Section 23-23-10(E)(1),…