South Carolina Statutes
§ 19-7-60 — Process to compel attendance of criminal defendant's witnesses; sanctions for disobedience.
South Carolina § 19-7-60
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 19-7-60 (2026).
Text
In all criminal prosecutions the accused shall have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor. The compulsory process shall be in misdemeanors a subpoena under the official signature of the clerk of the court or other judicial officer. Such subpoena or a copy thereof shall be served upon the witness a reasonable time before such witness is required to attend court. For any disobedience to such subpoena the court may punish for contempt.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 26-206; 1952 Code SECTION 26-206; 1942 Code SECTION 983; 1932 Code SECTION 983; Cr. P. '22 SECTION 74; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 71; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 45; G. S. 2638; R. S. 45; 1731 (3) 286; 1839 (11) 23; 1896 (22) 102.
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