South Carolina Statutes
§ 17-7-610 — Warrant in case of wilful killing.
South Carolina § 17-7-610
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 17-7-610 (2026).
Text
If the finding of the inquest be wilful killing by the hands or means of another the coroner shall forthwith issue his warrant directed to the sheriff or to one or more constables for the county for all the persons implicated by such finding.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 17-151; 1952 Code SECTION 17-151; 1942 Code SECTION 1086; 1932 Code SECTION 1086; Cr. P. '22 SECTION 173; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 1017; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 719; G. S. 2682; R. S. 598; 1839 (11) 75.
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Execution and return of warrant; officer or juror subject to penalty for failure to perform.§ 17-7-140
Number of jurors and oath.§ 17-7-150
Coroner shall charge jury.§ 17-7-160
Inquiry in case of suicide.§ 17-7-190
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Bluebook (online)
South Carolina § 17-7-610, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sc/7/17-7-610.