South Carolina Statutes
§ 17-17-120 — Discharge only after notice given to Attorney General, Circuit Solicitor, or attorney acting for State.
South Carolina § 17-17-120
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 17-17-120 (2026).
Text
When it appears from the return of the writ or otherwise that the person is imprisoned on a criminal accusation he shall not be discharged until sufficient notice has been given to the Attorney General or circuit solicitor or other attorney acting for the State, that he may appear and object to such discharge, if he thinks fit.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 17-361; 1952 Code SECTION 17-361; 1942 Code SECTION 1056; 1932 Code SECTION 1056; Cr. P. '22 SECTION 143; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 125; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 98; G. S. 2331; R. S. 98.
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Recovery of penalties.§ 17-17-190
Suspension of habeas corpus by Governor.§ 17-17-200
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Bluebook (online)
South Carolina § 17-17-120, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sc/17/17-17-120.