S.C. Code § 17-7-620

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.
Section 17-7-620 - Form of warrant in case of wilful killing

Such warrant shall be in this form:

"The State of South Carolina,

By A B, coroner (or C D, magistrate, acting as coroner) for __________ County:

To __________, sheriff of __________ County:

"Whereas, by inquisition by me held on (time and place inserted) it was found that (here insert the finding of the jury): These are, therefore, to command you forthwith to apprehend (here insert the name or names of the accused) and bring him (or them) before me to be dealt with according to law.

Given under my hand and seal, this ___ day of __________, A. D. __________

A B, coroner, (L. S.),

(or C D, magistrate, acting as coroner)."

S.C. Code § 17-7-620

1839 (11) 75; R. S. 598; G. S. 2682; Cr. C. '02 Section 719; Cr. C. '12 Section 1017; Cr. P. '22 Section 173; 1932 Code Section 1086; 1942 Code Section 1086; 1952 Code Section 17-152; 1962 Code Section 17-152.