South Carolina Statutes
§ 17-17-10 — Persons entitled to writ of habeas corpus.
If any person shall be or stand committed or detained for any crime, unless (a) for felony the punishment of which is death or treason, plainly expressed in the warrant of commitment, (b) charged as accessory before the fact to treason or felony the punishment of which is death or (c) charged with suspicion of treason or felony which is punishable with death, which shall be plainly expressed in the warrant of commitment, he shall be entitled to the writ of habeas corpus.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 17-351; 1952 Code SECTION 17-351; 1942 Code SECTION 1047; 1932 Code SECTION 1047; Cr. P. '22 SECTION 134; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 116; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 89; G. S. 2322; R. S. 89; 31 ch. 2 c. 2; 1679 (1) 118, 123; 1839 (11) 38.
Nearby Sections
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§ 17-17-110
Granting of writ after adjournment.§ 17-17-140
Right to appeal from decision on writ.§ 17-17-160
Officers shall execute writ.§ 17-17-170
Penalty for officers neglecting their duty.§ 17-17-180
Recovery of penalties.§ 17-17-190
Suspension of habeas corpus by Governor.§ 17-17-200
Effect of suspension of writ.