South Carolina § 17-1-30 Rule of strict construction is inapplicable to this title.

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§ 17-1-30 — Rule of strict construction is inapplicable to this title.

South Carolina § 17-1-30

Title 17CRIMINAL PROCEDURES

Ch. 1GENERAL PROVISIONS

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S.C. Code Ann. § 17-1-30 (2026).

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The rule of the common law that statutes in derogation of that law are to be strictly construed has no application to this title.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 17-3; 1960 (51) 1744.

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Manner of prosecuting criminal action.

§ 17-1-20

Prosecuting officer shall not accept fees or rewards, nor act in a civil case as counsel for either party.

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Rule of strict construction is inapplicable to this title.

§ 17-1-40

Expungement; retention of certain information by law enforcement or prosecution agencies.

§ 17-1-45

Expungement notice requirement.

§ 17-1-50

Interpreters in criminal proceedings.

§ 17-1-60

Publication of arrest and booking records, unlawful under certain circumstances, procedures for removal of such information; penalties; civil cause of action.

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Expungement of conviction for unlawful possession of a handgun.

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