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Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976
Title 23 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 17 - LIABILITIES OF SHERIFFS AND DEPUTY SHERIFFS
Section 23-17-70 - Negligent escape of prisoner on mesne or final process

S.C. Code § 23-17-70

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Current through 2024 Act No. 225.
Section 23-17-70 - Negligent escape of prisoner on mesne or final process

The sheriff shall be liable for the negligent escape of any prisoner on mesne or final process to such damages as the plaintiff may have sustained. The insolvency of the prisoner shall not mitigate the damages below the amount sufficient to carry costs.

S.C. Code § 23-17-70

1839 (11) 46; R. S. 742; G. S. 681; Civ. C. '02 Section 862; Civ. C. '12 Section 1187; Civ. C. '22 Section 2080; 1932 Code Section 3537; 1942 Code Section 3537; 1952 Code Section 53-217; 1962 Code Section 53-217.