S.C. Code § 17-17-170

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.
Section 17-17-170 - Penalty for officers neglecting their duty

Every person whatsoever to whom any power is given, either judicial or ministerial, by this chapter which, by virtue hereof, he is required and commanded to exercise who shall wilfully neglect, refuse or omit to exercise the power when such exercise shall be legally requested and demanded, according to the directions herein, and when the person so requesting and demanding such exercise is legally entitled so to request or demand by the provisions of this chapter, for each such offense shall forfeit the sum of five hundred dollars and shall be thereafter incapable of holding or executing his office.

S.C. Code § 17-17-170

1712 (2) 400; 1679 (1) 119; R. S. 103; G. S. 2336; Cr. C. '02 Section 103; Cr. C. '12 Section 130; Cr. P. '22 Section 148; 1932 Code Section 1061; 1942 Code Section 1061; 1952 Code Section 17-366; 1962 Code Section 17-366.