South Carolina Statutes
§ 14-25-45 — Powers, duties, and jurisdiction of municipal courts.
South Carolina § 14-25-45
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 14-25-45 (2026).
Text
Each municipal court shall have jurisdiction to try all cases arising under the ordinances of the municipality for which established. The court shall also have all such powers, duties and jurisdiction in criminal cases made under state law and conferred upon magistrates. The court shall have the power to punish for contempt of court by imposition of sentences up to the limits imposed on municipal courts. The court shall have no jurisdiction in civil matters.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1980 Act No. 480, eff January 1, 1981. Editor's Note This section contains provisions dealing with matters formerly dealt with by SECTION 14-25-970.
Nearby Sections
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§ 14-25-105
Municipal judge to make return to Court of Common Pleas in event of appeal; no appeal de novo.§ 14-25-125
Demand for jury trial; composition of jury.§ 14-25-135
Jury commissioners.§ 14-25-145
Commissioners to prepare jury box.§ 14-25-155
Composition of jury list.§ 14-25-170
Drawing and summoning jurors by computer.§ 14-25-175
Disposition of names drawn.§ 14-25-180
Essential service to business excuse.§ 14-25-185
Failure of juror to appear.§ 14-25-195
Right to record proceedings.§ 14-25-205
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Bluebook (online)
South Carolina § 14-25-45, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sc/25/14-25-45.