S.C. Code § 17-7-140

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.
Section 17-7-140 - Number of jurors and oath

Of the jurors summoned and appearing the coroner shall swear six and administer to the foreman, appointed by him, an oath in the form following: "You shall inquire and true presentment make on behalf of the State of South Carolina in what manner A B, here lying dead, came to his death and you shall deliver a true verdict thereon, according to such evidence as shall be given and according to your knowledge. So help you, God." To the others he shall administer an oath in this form: "The oath which your foreman has taken on his part, you shall well and truly observe and keep on your part. So help you, God."

S.C. Code § 17-7-140

1936 (39) 1297; 1933 (38) 23; 1917 (30) 161; 1914 (28) 517; 1839 (11) 73; R. S. 583; G. S. 2667; Cr. C. '02 Section 704; Cr. C. '12 Section 1002; Cr. P. '22 Sections 157, 161; 1932 Code Sections 1070, 1074; 1942 Code Section 1070; 1952 Code Section 17-103; 1962 Code Section 17-103.