South Carolina Statutes
§ 24-3-720 — Enlisting aid of citizens to suppress prisoner riot, disorder or insurrection.
South Carolina § 24-3-720
JurisdictionSouth Carolina
Title 24CORRECTIONS, JAILS, PROBATIONS, PAROLES AND PARDONS
Ch. 3STATE PRISON SYSTEM
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 24-3-720 (2026).
Text
In order to suppress any disorders, riots, or insurrection among the prisoners, the Director of the Department of Corrections may require the aid and assistance of any of the citizens of the State.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 55-352; 1952 Code SECTION 55-352; 1942 Code SECTION 1972; 1932 Code SECTION 1965; Cr. C. '22 SECTION 949; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 953; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 667; G. S. 2716; R. S. 552; 1868 (14) 94; 1960 (51) 1917; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 424; 2010 Act No. 237, SECTION 30, eff June 11, 2010. Effect of Amendment The 2010 amendment made nonsubstantive changes.
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