South Carolina § 16-9-50 - Disposition of fines.

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§ 16-9-50. Disposition of fines.

The one moiety of the fines imposed by this article shall be for the State and the other moiety to such person as shall be grieved, hindered or molested by reason of the offense or offenses before mentioned that will sue for the same by action in any court of competent jurisdiction.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 16-205; 1952 Code SECTION 16-205; 1942 Code SECTION 1399; 1932 Code SECTION 1399; Cr. C. '22 SECTION 334; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 342; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 255; G. S. 2533; R. S. 219; 1712 (2) 488.

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Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 16-9-50 ("Disposition of fines.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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