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South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 17
Chapter 17
S.C. Code Ann. tit. 17, ch. 17
Habeas Corpus
17-17-10
Persons entitled to writ of habeas corpus
17-17-20
Forfeiture of entitlement in certain cases
17-17-30
Authority of judges to grant writs of habeas corpus
17-17-40
Authority of any two magistrates to grant writs of habeas corpus
17-17-50
Persons to whom writ shall be directed
17-17-60
Service of writ
17-17-70
Handling of prisoner after service of writ; payment of charges; return of writ
17-17-80
Time within which prisoners must be brought before court
17-17-90
Granting of writ during term of court
17-17-100
Transfer of matter for hearing to judge of court in county where prisoner was convicted
17-17-110
Granting of writ after adjournment
17-17-120
Discharge only after notice given to Attorney General, Circuit Solicitor, or attorney acting for State
17-17-130
Discharge of prisoner after hearing; recognizance in judge's discretion, appearance in the following term of court
17-17-140
Right to appeal from decision on writ
17-17-150
Person discharged shall not be rearrested or committed for same offense
17-17-160
Officers shall execute writ
17-17-170
Penalty for officers neglecting their duty
17-17-180
Recovery of penalties
17-17-190
Suspension of habeas corpus by Governor
17-17-200
Effect of suspension of writ