7-13-1. Appointment and terms of constables–Accountability.
The board of county commissioners may appoint constables who are registered voters. The constables shall hold office at the pleasure of the board of county commissioners for a term of two years, and until their successors are appointed and qualified. The board of county commissioners may establish guidelines for the accountability of constables.
Source: SL 1920 (SS), ch 38, §2; SDC 1939, §12.1501; SL 1961, ch 32, §1; SL 1979, ch 43; SL 1981, ch 55, §1.