South Carolina § 15-17-740 Bail may authorize arrest of defendant.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 15-17-740 — Bail may authorize arrest of defendant.

South Carolina § 15-17-740

Title 15CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES

Ch. 17ARREST AND BAIL IN CIVIL ACTIONS

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S.C. Code Ann. § 15-17-740 (2026).

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For the purpose of surrendering the defendant the bail, at any time or place before they are finally charged, may themselves arrest him or by a written authority endorsed on a certified copy of the undertaking may empower any person of suitable age and discretion to do so.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 10-874; 1952 Code SECTION 10-874; 1942 Code SECTION 510; 1932 Code SECTION 510; Civ. P. '22 SECTION 452; Civ. P. '12 SECTION 240; Civ. P. '02 SECTION 210; 1870 (14) 468 SECTION 212.