South Carolina § 17-7-160 - Inquiry in case of suicide.

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§ 17-7-160. Inquiry in case of suicide.

If the jury so charged find that the deceased came to his death by his own felony they shall further inquire into the manner, means and instrument and into all the circumstances of the death.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 17-105; 1952 Code SECTION 17-105; 1942 Code SECTION 1072; 1932 Code SECTION 1072; Cr. P. '22 SECTION 159; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 1004; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 706; G. S. 2669; R. S. 585; 1839 (11) 73.

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

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Section 17-7-160 ("Inquiry in case of suicide.") 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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