2017 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
CHAPTER 3 - OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON
Section 16-3-1790. Service of certified copies of restraining orders.

Universal Citation: SC Code § 16-3-1790 (2017)

A magistrates court shall serve the defendant with a certified copy of an order issued pursuant to this article and provide a copy to the plaintiff and to the local law enforcement agencies having jurisdiction over the area where the plaintiff resides. Service must be made without charge to the plaintiff.

HISTORY: 1995 Act No. 94, Section 1; 2005 Act No. 106, Section 7, eff January 1, 2006.

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