South Carolina Statutes
§ 17-23-40 — Nolo contendere in misdemeanor cases.
South Carolina § 17-23-40
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 17-23-40 (2026).
Text
The defendant in any misdemeanor case in any of the courts of this State may, with the consent of the court, enter a plea of "nolo contendere" thereto and upon so doing such defendant shall be dealt with in like manner as if he had entered a plea of guilty thereto.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 17-504; 1952 Code SECTION 17-504; 1947 (45) 214.
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