South Carolina Statutes
§ 22-3-710 — Proceedings commenced on information.
South Carolina § 22-3-710
JurisdictionSouth Carolina
Title 22MAGISTRATES AND CONSTABLES
Ch. 3JURISDICTION AND PROCEDURE IN MAGISTRATES' COURTS
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 22-3-710 (2026).
Text
All proceedings before magistrates in criminal cases shall be commenced on information under oath, plainly and substantially setting forth the offense charged, upon which, and only which, shall a warrant of arrest issue.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 43-111; 1952 Code SECTION 43-111; 1942 Code SECTION 930; 1932 Code SECTION 930; Cr. P. '22 SECTION 26; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 28; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 20; G. S. 830; R. S. 19; 1870 (14) 403.
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Bluebook (online)
South Carolina § 22-3-710, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sc/3/22-3-710.