§ 14-23-620 Judge shall make search and furnish copies of records; certification; fees
§ 14-23-660 Manner of filing papers; index
§ 14-23-670 Clerk shall file account of money remaining in court
§ 14-23-680 Judge responsible for books, papers, and property of office; transfer to successor; violations
§ 14-23-690 Successor to issue receipt for books, papers, and property of retiring judge
§ 14-23-700 Liability of retiring judge or representative for failure to account; appropriation of damages
§ 14-23-710 Authority to make investments and loans; interest notes
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Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 14 > Chapter 23 > Article 5 - Other Duties

  • clerk: as used in this title , signifies the clerk of the court where the action is pending and, in the Supreme Court or court of appeals, the clerk of the county mentioned in the title of the complaint or in another county to which the court may have changed the place of trial, unless otherwise specified. See South Carolina Code 14-1-40
  • Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • Probate: Proving a will