South Carolina § 16-17-425 - Student threats.
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§ 16-17-425. Student threats.
(A) It is unlawful for a student of a school or college in this State to make threats to take the life of or to inflict bodily harm upon another by using any form of communication whatsoever.
(B) Nothing contained in this section may be construed to repeal, replace, or preclude application of any other criminal statute.
HISTORY: 2018 Act No. 182 (S.131), SECTION 2, eff May 17, 2018.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 16-17-425 ("Student threats.") 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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