South Carolina § 17-17-60 - Service of writ.
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§ 17-17-60. Service of writ.
The writ shall be served upon the officer or left at the jail or prison with any of the underofficers, underkeepers or deputies of any such officer or keeper.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 17-356; 1952 Code SECTION 17-356; 1942 Code SECTION 1052; 1932 Code SECTION 1052; Cr. P. '22 SECTION 139; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 121; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 94; G. S. 2327; R. S. 94; 1679 (1) 117.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 17-17-60 ("Service of writ.") 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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