Terms Used In South Carolina Code 23-15-90

  • 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.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
The sheriff shall summon the requisite number of constables, not exceeding five, to attend the court of common pleas and general sessions and provide a staff for each of them and he shall make a return of such summons to the clerk of court.