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2018 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 17 - Criminal Procedures
CHAPTER 7 - AUTOPSIES AND INQUEST ON THE DEAD
Section 17-7-170. Coroner's power to issue warrants and to summon and examine witnesses.
Universal Citation: SC Code § 17-7-170 (2018)
The coroner may issue warrants, summon witnesses and examine before the jury any person present, whether summoned or not, concerning the death. He shall serve a notice of hearing on any person who has been served with an arrest warrant charging him with causing death of the subject of the inquest. The notice of hearing shall be served at least four days prior to the inquest.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 17-107; 1952 Code Section 17-107; 1942 Code Section 1075; 1932 Code Section 1075; Cr. P. '22 Section 162; Cr. C. '12 Section 1006; Cr. C. '02 Section 708; G. S. 2671; R. S. 587; 1839 (11) 73; 1981 Act No. 7, Section 1.
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