2013 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 17 - Criminal Procedures
CHAPTER 13 - ARREST, PROCESS, SEARCHES AND SEIZURES
SECTION 17-13-45. Response to distress calls or requests for assistance in adjacent jurisdictions; extension of rights, privileges and immunities.
When a law enforcement officer responds to a distress call or a request for assistance in an adjacent jurisdiction, the authority, rights, privileges, and immunities, including coverage under the workers' compensation laws, and tort liability coverage obtained pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 78, Title 15, that are applicable to an officer within the jurisdiction in which he is employed are extended to and include the adjacent jurisdiction.
HISTORY: 1997 Act No. 105, Section 1.
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