Title 53, Chapter 6, Section 43
( 53-6-43)
(a) If, in the opinion of the probate court or upon the petition of
an heir, it shall become necessary for the good of any estate placed
or about to be placed in the hands of the county administrator for
the administrator to give additional security on the bond or to give
additional bond with security, the probate court shall have the
authority to fix the amount of the bond and shall cite the county
administrator to appear at a regular term of the court and show
cause, if any, why the additional bond or additional security should
not be given. (b) If, upon the hearing, the county administrator fails to show
good cause why the additional bond or additional security should not
be given, the probate court shall pass an order fixing the amount of
the bond and directing the county administrator to give additional
security on or before a day named, which day shall be within 30 days
of the date of the order. (c) Should the county administrator fail, refuse, or neglect to give
additional bond or additional security on or before the day fixed in
the order of the probate court and fail to show good cause why
further time should be allowed, it shall be the duty of the probate
court to remove the county administrator and to appoint another for
the unexpired term of office. The order of removal shall be
recorded as provided for the order of appointment. |