South Carolina Statutes

§ 17-13-10 — Circumstances when any person may arrest a felon or thief.

South Carolina·Title 17 CRIMINAL PROCEDURES·Ch. 13 ARREST, PROCESS, SEARCHES AND SEIZURES

Upon (a) view of a felony committed, (b) certain information that a felony has been committed or (c) view of a larceny committed, any person may arrest the felon or thief and take him to a judge or magistrate, to be dealt with according to law.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 17-251; 1952 Code SECTION 17-251; 1942 Code SECTION 907; 1932 Code SECTION 907; Cr. P. '22 SECTION 1; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 1; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 1; G. S. 2616; R. S. 1; 1866 (13) 406; 1898 (22) 809.

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