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2017 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 20 - Domestic Relations
CHAPTER 4 - PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE
Section 20-4-120. Actions not affecting right to relief.
Universal Citation: SC Code § 20-4-120 (2017)
The petitioner's right to relief under this chapter is not affected by leaving the residence or household to avoid further abuse.
The petitioner's right to relief under this chapter is not affected by the use of such physical force against the respondent as is reasonably believed by the petitioner to be necessary to defend the petitioner or others from imminent physical injury or abuse.
HISTORY: 1984 Act No. 484, Section 2.
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