South Carolina Statutes
§ 14-9-160 — Forms of pleading and practice.
The same form of pleading and the same rules of procedure, practice and evidence shall obtain in the county court as is provided by law for the conduct and trial of cases, civil and criminal, in the circuit courts, except that criminal cases wherein the punishment does not exceed a fine of one hundred dollars and imprisonment for thirty days shall be tried without presentment by a grand jury on information filed by the county solicitor.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 15-616; 1952 Code SECTION 15-616; 1942 Code SECTION 79; 1932 Code SECTION 79; Civ. P. '22 SECTION 76; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 3851; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 2754; 1900 (23) 322.
Nearby Sections
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§ 14-9-100
Appointment and duties of bailiffs.§ 14-9-120
Jurisdiction of county court.§ 14-9-130
Jurisdiction and powers of judge.§ 14-9-140
Terms.§ 14-9-160
Forms of pleading and practice.§ 14-9-170
Grand jury.§ 14-9-190
Board of jury commissioners; procedures for selecting jurors; attendance; excuse or discharge.§ 14-9-20
Form of question to be submitted.§ 14-9-220
Duties of county solicitor.