2019 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 22 - Magistrates and Constables
Chapter 5 - Magistrates' Powers And Duties In Criminal Matters
Section 22-5-180. Swearer of warrant precluded from serving it.

Universal Citation: SC Code § 22-5-180 (2019)

No magistrate shall deputize the person swearing out a warrant in any case to serve it.

HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 43-220; 1952 Code Section 43-220; 1942 Code Section 948; 1932 Code Section 948; Cr. P. '22 Section 45; Cr. C. '12 Section 45; Cr. C. '02 Section 35; R. S. 31; 1886 (19) 531.

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