South Carolina Statutes
§ 17-17-30 — Authority of judges to grant writs of habeas corpus.
South Carolina § 17-17-30
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 17-17-30 (2026).
Text
Any of the judges of this State, in vacation time and out of term, upon view of the copy of the warrant of commitment and detainer or otherwise and upon oath made that such copy was denied to be given by the person in whose custody the prisoner is detained, shall, upon request made in writing by such person as is committed as aforesaid or any on his behalf, attested and subscribed by two witnesses who were present at the delivery of the request, award and grant a writ of habeas corpus, under the seal of such court, whereof he shall be one of the judges.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 17-353; 1952 Code SECTION 17-353; 1942 Code SECTION 1050; 1932 Code SECTION 1050; Cr. P. '22 SECTION 137; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 119; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 92; G. S. 2325; R. S. 92; 1679 (1) 118.
Nearby Sections
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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.Cite This Page — Counsel Stack
Bluebook (online)
South Carolina § 17-17-30, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sc/17/17-17-30.