South Carolina Statutes
§ 63-3-570 — Service of summons.
South Carolina § 63-3-570
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-570 (2026).
Text
Service of summons and any process of the court shall be made as provided by law for service in the court of common pleas. Provided, that if the judge is satisfied that it is impracticable to serve personally the summons or the process, he may order service by registered or certified mail, addressed to the last known address, or by publication thereof, or both. It shall be sufficient to confer jurisdiction if service is effected at least forty-eight hours before the time fixed in the summons or process for the return thereof. Service of summons, process or notice required by this title may be made by any suitable person under the direction of the court, and upon request of the court shall be made by any peace officer.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 361, SECTION 2.
Nearby Sections
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§ 63-3-10
Family courts created.§ 63-3-20
Family court judges.§ 63-3-30
Judges' qualifications and terms.§ 63-3-310
Administration of family court system.§ 63-3-320
Rotation of judges.§ 63-3-330
Assignment of cases.§ 63-3-340
Temporary assignment of judges.§ 63-3-350
Physical facilities.§ 63-3-360
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Fees and costs.§ 63-3-40
Initial election.§ 63-3-50
Compensation of judges.§ 63-3-510
Exclusive original jurisdiction.§ 63-3-520
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