S.C. Code § 23-17-10

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.
Section 23-17-10 - Default in returning warrants or other process of magistrate

If the sheriff shall neglect or delay to return any warrant or other process pertaining to the court of general sessions, issued by a magistrate ten days before the meeting of the court, he shall forfeit his fees and be subject to a fine of five dollars for every such default if, upon a rule to show cause, he shall fail to excuse himself to the satisfaction of the court.

S.C. Code § 23-17-10

1836 (6) 552; R. S. 317; G. S. 693; Cr. C. '02 Section 400; Cr. C. '12 Section 557; Cr. C. '22 Section 484; 1932 Code Section 1537; 1942 Code Section 1537; 1952 Code Section 53-211; 1962 Code Section 53-211.