South Carolina Statutes
§ 17-17-20 — Forfeiture of entitlement in certain cases.
If any person shall have wilfully neglected by the space of two whole terms after his imprisonment to pray a habeas corpus for his enlargement such person, so wilfully neglecting, shall not have any habeas corpus to be granted in vacation time in pursuance of this chapter.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 17-352; 1952 Code SECTION 17-352; 1942 Code SECTION 1049; 1932 Code SECTION 1049; Cr. P. '22 SECTION 136; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 118; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 91; G. S. 2324; R. S. 91; 1679 (1) 119.
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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.