South Carolina § 17-25-137 - Liability of court imposing alternative sentence.
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§ 17-25-137. Liability of court imposing alternative sentence.
Notwithstanding another provision of law, a court which imposes an alternative sentence upon a defendant is not liable for any injuries sustained by the defendant while the defendant completes his sentence.
HISTORY: 1999 Act No. 100, Part II, SECTION 97.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 17-25-137 ("Liability of court imposing alternative sentence.") 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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