South Carolina Statutes
§ 24-5-90 — Discrimination in treatment of prisoners.
South Carolina § 24-5-90
JurisdictionSouth Carolina
Title 24CORRECTIONS, JAILS, PROBATIONS, PAROLES AND PARDONS
Ch. 5JAILS AND JAILERS
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 24-5-90 (2026).
Text
It is unlawful to discriminate in the treatment of prisoners placed in the custody of the sheriff or local governing body. A violation of this section is a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, the person convicted must be fined not less than twenty-five dollars and imprisoned for not more than one year.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 55-419; 1952 Code SECTION 55-419; 1942 Code SECTION 1950; 1932 Code SECTION 1950; Cr. C. '22 SECTION 932; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 934; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 648; G. S. 2700; R. S. 535; 1868 (14) 107; 2010 Act No. 237, SECTION 44, eff June 11, 2010. Effect of Amendment The 2010 amendment rewrote the section.
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