2022 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 22 - Magistrates and Constables
Chapter 5 - Magistrates' Powers And Duties In Criminal Matters
Section 22-5-310. Sitting as examining court in matters beyond magistrates' jurisdiction.

Universal Citation: SC Code § 22-5-310 (2022)

In criminal matters beyond their jurisdiction to try, magistrates shall sit as examining courts and commit, discharge and, except in capital cases, recognize persons charged with such offenses.

HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 43-231; 1952 Code Section 43-231; 1942 Code Section 3709; 1932 Code Section 3709; Civ. C. '22 Section 2243; Civ. C. '12 Section 1393; Civ. C. '02 Section 985; 1897 (22) 472.

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