South Carolina § 54-9-40 Admissibility of articles of ship in evidence.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 54-9-40 — Admissibility of articles of ship in evidence.

South Carolina § 54-9-40

Title 54PORTS AND MARITIME MATTERS

Ch. 9OFFENSES RELATING TO SEAMEN

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S.C. Code Ann. § 54-9-40 (2026).

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On the prosecution or trial of any indictment under the provisions of this chapter a copy of the articles of the ship or vessel, authenticated by the affidavit of the captain, sworn to before any notary public or magistrate of this State, shall be admissible in evidence and shall be sufficient to establish the fact that any seaman whose name appears subscribed thereto has signed the agreement contained in such articles until the contrary be made to appear by proof.

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On the prosecution or trial of any indictment under the provisions of this chapter a copy of the articles of the ship or vessel, authenticated by the affidavit of the captain, sworn to before any notary public or magistrate of this State, shall be admissible in evidence and shall be sufficient to establish the fact that any seaman whose name appears subscribed thereto has signed the agreement contained in such articles until the contrary be made to appear by proof.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 54-355; 1952 Code SECTION 54-355; 1942 Code SECTION 1929; 1932 Code SECTION 1929; Cr. C. '22 SECTION 912; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 902; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 616; G. S. 1056; R. S. 498; 1837 (6) 577; 1850 (13) 171.