· SC legislature · 2025-2026

Sheriff candidate qualifications

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 23-11-110, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR SHERIFFS AND CANDIDATES FOR THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF, SO AS TO PROVIDE PERSONS SEEKING THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF MUST BE RESIDENTS OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH THEY SEEK THE OFFICE WHEN THEY FILE AS CANDIDATES.

Sponsor

Joe White (R-SC)

Introduced

2025-12-16

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: White