Topic: Anderson County Magistrates

David Crenshaw is not qualified to be a magistrate. You have to have a 4 year degree. This is similar to Bill Gates not being "qualified" to teach in our public schools.

Magistrate Court There are approximately 300 magistrates in South Carolina, each serving the county for which he or she is appointed. They are appointed to four-year terms by the Governor upon the advice and consent of the Senate. Magistrates must also pass a certification examination within one year of their appointment. Magistrates generally have criminal trial jurisdiction over all offenses subject to the penalty of a fine, as set by statute, but generally, not exceeding $500.00 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or both. In addition, they are responsible for setting bail, conducting preliminary hearings, and issuing arrest and search warrants. Magistrates have civil jurisdiction when the amount in controversy does not exceed $7,500.

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FYI
Crenshaw was a magistrate prior to becoming Sheriff.

Marshal, you are right on target. It is about who you know. David Crenshaw would have to be recommended by Sen. Bryant who as we know is a staunch supporter and advisor of Gov. sanford. Crenshaw,on the other hand, openly supported Democrat Tommy Moore in the last gubernatorial race. It would be a huge surprise if Brtant gave Crenshaw the leg up he needs to ge that magistrate's position. And when did the Sheriff get his four year degree?

Then again, Plumbob . . .

Appointing Crenshaw as a magistrate (speaking to Bryant doing so), and depending on the timing of such, Bryant could use this as a tool to shore up support in that part of the county. Yes kids, if you are reading between the lines, a promised appointment could be used to help bring votes in for Bryant.

I really don't think Bryant is this stupid to try something like this - then again, after seeing his extensive involvement in the County Council races and his desire to build a political empire, well ...

- SSHM

Dah!!!!

Where does it say a 4 year degree is required?

I am not even sure it requires a HS edumu-cation.. just that you pass the

certification examination within one year.

marshalldillon08

I stand corrected in ref. to the needed qualifications.

See TOPIC:

(State Law Concerning Magistrate/Summary Court Judges)

SSHM, anything is possible in Anderson County politics, soI can't swear Crenshaw has no chance. But in terms of probabilities, his are slim.BTW, saw Judge Smith the other day. He looks a bit haggard but he seemed to be in good spirits. Dumb mistakes have cost what seems to be a good man an awful lot. On the other hand, he's the one who made the dumb mistakes.

On the other hand, his very close personal relationship with Chief Justice Nancy Devine might provide some insulation fromthe fire.But I don't see how it will save his job.
The real question is why he and Judge Gilmer in Honea Path are being treated so differently. Gilmer is accused of filing a false police report to his own police cheif, who by the way, turned him in when he found out.Seems his wife might have been dallying with a fellow and Gilmer wanted his address. Why? I know why I would want it. So he tells his police cheif the guy has been harassing and threatening him and his wife. But from what I hear, Gilmer is still hearing selected cases,while Smith got suspended within days.Like you said,marshaldillon, it's all about who you know, or what you know about somebody.Always has been,always will be.

Sheriff Crenshaw does have a 4 year degree from Anderson University. He received an award back in February. He was named Anderson University Criminal Justice Alumnus of the Year.