South Carolina Statutes
§ 22-5-340 — Removal of hearing.
South Carolina·Title 22 MAGISTRATES AND CONSTABLES·Ch. 5 MAGISTRATES' POWERS AND DUTIES IN CRIMINAL MATTERS
A defendant when first brought before a magistrate may demand a removal of the hearing to the next magistrate on the same grounds as in cases within the jurisdiction of the magistrate and shall be granted two days, if requested, within which to prepare a showing for such removal during which time he shall be held by recognizance in bailable cases or committed for custody.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 43-233; 1952 Code SECTION 43-233; 1942 Code SECTION 935; 1932 Code SECTION 936; Cr. P. '22 SECTION 32; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 33; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 24; 1898 (22) 698; 1930 (36) 1322.