South Carolina § 12-16-1200 - Mandamus to compel appearance or production of documents.
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§ 12-16-1200. Mandamus to compel appearance or production of documents.
In case of the refusal or neglect of any person summoned under the provisions of this chapter by the department to appear before it and produce books, papers, or securities, the department may apply to any justice of the Supreme Court or circuit judge for a mandamus to compel obedience to the summons and the hearing thereon may be had in Richland County or any other convenient county.
HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 70, SECTION 1; 1988 Act No. 463, SECTION 9.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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