South Carolina § 14-25-185 - Failure of juror to appear.

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§ 14-25-185. Failure of juror to appear.

Any juror who, being duly summoned, shall neglect or refuse to appear in obedience to any summons issued by any municipal court, and shall not within forty-eight hours render to the municipal judge a sufficient reason for his delinquency, may be punished for contempt.

HISTORY: 1980 Act No. 480, eff January 1, 1981.

Editor's Note

This section contains provisions dealing with matters formerly dealt with by SECTION 14-25-430.

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

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Section 14-25-185 ("Failure of juror to appear.") 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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