S.C. Code § 17-7-630

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.
Section 17-7-630 - Commitment of person named in warrant in case of wilful killing

Upon the return of such warrant and the arrest of the person or persons named therein the coroner shall proceed to commit him or them by warrant, in the following form:

"To the sheriff or jailer of __________ County:

You are hereby commanded and required to receive and keep in close confinement in the jail of your county (here insert the name or names of the person or persons) charged before me by the finding of a jury of inquest held on the ___ day of __________, at __________, with (here insert the finding) until he (or they) shall be delivered by due course of law. Herein fail not.

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 § 17-7-630

1839 (11) 75; R. S. 599; G. S. 2683; Cr. C. '02 Section 720; Cr. C. '12 Section 1018; Cr. P. '22 Section 174; 1932 Code Section 1087; 1942 Code Section 1087; 1952 Code Section 17-153; 1962 Code Section 17-153.