The sheriff may appoint one or more deputies to be approved by the judge of the circuit court or any circuit judge presiding therein. Such appointment shall be evidenced by a certificate thereof, signed by the sheriff, and shall continue during his pleasure. The sheriff shall in all cases be answerable for neglect of duty or misconduct in office of any deputy.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 53-71; 1952 Code Section 53-71; 1942 Code Section 3486; 1932 Code Sections 3486, 3487; Civ. C. '22 Section 2032; Civ. C. '12 Section 1146; Civ. C. '02 Section 830; G. S. 652, 653; R. S. 713; 1870 (14) 332; 1880 (17) 4; 1927 (35) 44; 1936 (39) 1390; 1937 (40) 86.