South Carolina § 14-1-160 Breach of peace within hearing of court.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 14-1-160 — Breach of peace within hearing of court.

South Carolina § 14-1-160

Title 14COURTS

Ch. 1GENERAL PROVISIONS

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Bluebook

S.C. Code Ann. § 14-1-160 (2026).

Text

When any affray shall happen during the sitting of any court within this State and within the hearing or to the disturbance of the court, the court shall order the sheriff or other lawful officer to take the affrayers or other disturbers of the peace or those guilty of contempt and bring the offenders before the court and the court shall make such order thereon as may be consistent with law, justice and good order.

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When any affray shall happen during the sitting of any court within this State and within the hearing or to the disturbance of the court, the court shall order the sheriff or other lawful officer to take the affrayers or other disturbers of the peace or those guilty of contempt and bring the offenders before the court and the court shall make such order thereon as may be consistent with law, justice and good order.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 15-13; 1952 Code SECTION 15-13; 1942 Code SECTION 340; 1932 Code SECTION 340; Civ. P. '22 SECTION 296; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 3929; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 2826; G. S. 2173; R. S. 2302; 1811 (5) 642.