South Carolina Statutes

§ 16-9-310 — "Law enforcement officer" defined.

South Carolina § 16-9-310

JurisdictionSouth Carolina

Title 16CRIMES AND OFFENSES

Ch. 9OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC JUSTICE

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Bluebook

S.C. Code Ann. § 16-9-310 (2026).

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For purposes of this article "law enforcement officer" shall mean any duly appointed or commissioned law enforcement officer of the State, a county or municipality.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1980 Act No. 511, SECTION 3.

Nearby Sections

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§ 16-9-10

Perjury and subornation of perjury.

§ 16-9-20

Subornation of perjury in civil actions.

§ 16-9-210

Giving or offering bribes to officers.

§ 16-9-220

Acceptance of bribes by officers.

§ 16-9-230

Acceptance of rebates or extra compensation.

§ 16-9-240

Taking of consideration or the like by sheriff or other officer for not performing duties.

§ 16-9-250

Unlawful acceptance of remuneration by peace officers for performing official duties.

§ 16-9-260

Corrupting jurors, arbitrators, umpires or referees.

§ 16-9-270

Acceptance of bribes by jurors, arbitrators, umpires or referees.

§ 16-9-280

Offering bribe for purpose of inducing another to procure public office.

§ 16-9-290

Accepting bribes for purpose of procuring public office.

§ 16-9-30

False swearing before persons authorized to administer oaths.

§ 16-9-300

Trial of offenses against Sections 16-9-280 and 16-9-290.

§ 16-9-310

"Law enforcement officer" defined.

§ 16-9-320

Opposing or resisting law enforcement officer serving process; assaulting officer engaged in serving process.

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