Coroner Qualifications
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill modifies South Carolina law regarding the qualifications for coroners. It removes the requirement that a candidate for coroner must be a resident of the county for at least one year prior to filing for election. The current requirements for a coroner include being a U.S. citizen, a registered voter, at least 21 years old, holding a high school diploma or equivalent, and not having been convicted of a felony or offense involving moral turpitude.
Key provisions
- Removes the residency requirement of one year prior to filing for coroner election.
- Maintains the requirement of U.S. citizenship.
- Requires registration as a voter.
- Sets the minimum age at 21 years.
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Prohibits felony convictions or offenses involving moral turpitude.
Who is affected
- Potential coroners in South Carolina
- County voters
- County residents
- The South Carolina Coroner System
- Candidates for coroner
Notable changes
- Eliminates the one-year residency requirement for candidates.
- Updates the specific qualifications outlined in the code.
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