2017 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures
CHAPTER 17 - ARREST AND BAIL IN CIVIL ACTIONS
Section 15-17-800. Bail may be liable to sheriff or constable.

Universal Citation: SC Code § 15-17-800 (2017)

The bail taken upon the arrest shall, unless they justify or other bail be given or justified, be liable to the sheriff or constable by action for damages which he may sustain by reason of such omission.

HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 10-880; 1952 Code Section 10-880; 1942 Code Section 524; 1932 Code Section 524; Civ. P. '22 Section 466; Civ. P. '12 Section 254; Civ. P. '02 Section 224; 1870 (14) 470 Section 226.

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