S.C. Code Ann. § 22-5-310
In criminal matters beyond their jurisdiction to try, magistrates shall sit as examining courts and commit, discharge and, except in capital cases, recognize persons charged with such offenses.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 43-231; 1952 Code SECTION 43-231; 1942 Code SECTION 3709; 1932 Code SECTION 3709; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 2243; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 1393; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 985; 1897 (22) 472.