S.C. Code Ann. § 15-17-780: Sheriff or constable may be liable as bail.

If after being arrested the defendant escape or be rescued or bail be not given or justified or a deposit made instead thereof the sheriff or constable shall himself be liable as bail. But he may discharge himself from such liability by the giving and justification of bail, as provided in SECTIONS 15-17-230 and 15-17-260 to 15-17-280, at any time before process against the person of the defendant to enforce an order or judgment in the action.