S.C. Code § 17-7-170

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.
Section 17-7-170 - Coroner's power to issue warrants and to summon and examine witnesses

The coroner may issue warrants, summon witnesses and examine before the jury any person present, whether summoned or not, concerning the death. He shall serve a notice of hearing on any person who has been served with an arrest warrant charging him with causing death of the subject of the inquest. The notice of hearing shall be served at least four days prior to the inquest.

S.C. Code § 17-7-170

1981 Act No. 7, Section 1; 1839 (11) 73; R. S. 587; G. S. 2671; Cr. C. '02 Section 708; Cr. C. '12 Section 1006; Cr. P. '22 Section 162; 1932 Code Section 1075; 1942 Code Section 1075; 1952 Code Section 17-107; 1962 Code Section 17-107.