South Carolina Statutes

§ 22-5-560 — Arrest of witness on behalf of accused.

South Carolina·Title 22 MAGISTRATES AND CONSTABLES·Ch. 5 MAGISTRATES' POWERS AND DUTIES IN CRIMINAL MATTERS

The accused shall, in felonies and in no other case, have the like process to compel the attendance of any witness in his behalf as is granted or permitted on the part of the State.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 43-249; 1952 Code SECTION 43-249; 1942 Code SECTION 937; 1932 Code SECTION 937; Cr. P. '22 SECTION 33; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 34; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 25; G. S. 835; R. S. 24; 1830 (11) 22.

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