S.C. Const. art. I, § 12
No person shall be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or liberty, nor shall any person be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself.
(1970 (56) 2684; 1971 (57) 315.)
The present provisions of this section are similar to former Section 17 of Article I as it existed prior to the 1971 revision. For similar provisions in Constitution of 1868, see Const. 1868, Art 1, Section Section 18, 23.