S.C. Code Ann. § 15-19-40
A warrant of attachment must be obtained from a judge, clerk of the court or magistrate in which or before whom the action is brought or from a circuit judge.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 10-904; 1952 Code SECTION 10-904; 1942 Code SECTION 528; 1932 Code SECTION 528; Civ. P. '22 SECTION 501; Civ. P. '12 SECTION 280; Civ. P. '02 SECTION 249; 1870 (14) 475 SECTION 251.