South Carolina § 15-17-40 By whom order for arrest is made.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 15-17-40 — By whom order for arrest is made.

South Carolina § 15-17-40

Title 15CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES

Ch. 17ARREST AND BAIL IN CIVIL ACTIONS

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Bluebook

S.C. Code Ann. § 15-17-40 (2026).

Text

An order for the arrest of the defendant must be obtained from a judge, magistrate or clerk of the court in which or before whom the action is brought.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 10-804; 1952 Code SECTION 10-804; 1942 Code SECTION 501; 1932 Code SECTION 501; Civ. P. '22 SECTION 443; Civ. P. '12 SECTION 231; Civ. P. '02 SECTION 201; 1870 (14) 467 SECTION 203.