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2022 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 22 - Magistrates and Constables
Chapter 5 - Magistrates' Powers And Duties In Criminal Matters
Section 22-5-360. Penalty for failing to hold preliminary examination.
Universal Citation: SC Code § 22-5-360 (2022)
If any magistrate fails to hold a preliminary examination or have it waived by setting a date for such preliminary examination and to return such papers and report thereon to the clerk, as directed in this Code, he shall be subject to the payment of a fine of five dollars for every such default, within the discretion of the court to which a rule thereof shall be made returnable.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 43-235; 1952 Code Section 43-235; 1942 Code Section 936; 1932 Code Section 1545; Cr. C. '22 Section 492; Cr. C. '12 Section 565; Cr. C. '02 Section 408; G. S. 855, 856; R. S. 323; 1836 (6) 552; 1839 (11) 23; 1918 (30) 769.
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