South Carolina § 25-1-2240 - Proceedings in case of death.

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§ 25-1-2240. Proceedings in case of death.

In case of the death of any member of the South Carolina National Guard, his commanding officer shall immediately secure all his effects then in camp or military quarters and shall, in the presence of two other officers, make an inventory thereof which he shall transmit to the office of the Adjutant General.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 44-141; 1952 Code SECTION 44-144; 1950 (46) 1881; 1964 (53) 2241.

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

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Section 25-1-2240 ("Proceedings in case of death.") 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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