South Carolina Statutes
§ 17-17-50 — Persons to whom writ shall be directed.
South Carolina § 17-17-50
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 17-17-50 (2026).
Text
Such writ shall be directed to the officer in whose custody the party so committed or detained shall be and shall be returned immediately before the judge issuing it.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 17-355; 1952 Code SECTION 17-355; 1942 Code SECTION 1051; 1932 Code SECTION 1051; Cr. P. '22 SECTION 138; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 120; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 93; G. S. 2326; R. S. 93; 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
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Bluebook (online)
South Carolina § 17-17-50, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sc/17/17-17-50.