S.C. Code Ann. § 22-3-710
All proceedings before magistrates in criminal cases shall be commenced on information under oath, plainly and substantially setting forth the offense charged, upon which, and only which, shall a warrant of arrest issue.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 43-111; 1952 Code SECTION 43-111; 1942 Code SECTION 930; 1932 Code SECTION 930; Cr. P. '22 SECTION 26; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 28; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 20; G. S. 830; R. S. 19; 1870 (14) 403.