South Carolina § 40-5-230 - Effect of article on disciplinary powers of courts.
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§ 40-5-230. Effect of article on disciplinary powers of courts.
Nothing in this article contained shall be construed to deprive the courts of this State of the power, as at present existing, of disbarring or otherwise punishing members of the bar.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 56-128; 1952 Code SECTION 56-128; 1942 Code SECTION 319; 1932 Code SECTION 319; Civ. P. '22 SECTION 275; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 3915; 1910 (26) 750.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 40-5-230 ("Effect of article on disciplinary powers of courts.") 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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