South Carolina Statutes
§ 63-3-640 — Post conviction proceedings.
South Carolina § 63-3-640
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-640 (2026).
Text
Post conviction proceedings, including habeas corpus actions, shall be instituted in the court in which the original action was concluded; provided, however, that the family courts shall also have original jurisdiction of habeas corpus actions if the person who is the subject of the action would otherwise be within the jurisdiction of the family court.
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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
Expenses of family courts.§ 63-3-370
Fees and costs.§ 63-3-40
Initial election.§ 63-3-50
Compensation of judges.§ 63-3-510
Exclusive original jurisdiction.§ 63-3-520
Traffic and wildlife jurisdiction.§ 63-3-530
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South Carolina § 63-3-640, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sc/63-3-640.