South Carolina § 17-9-10 - Warrant for fugitive charged with crime in another state; temporary confinement; right to bail.
Full text of South Carolina South Carolina Code of Laws § 17-9-10 — Warrant for fugitive charged with crime in another state; temporary confinement; right to bail., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-9-10. Warrant for fugitive charged with crime in another state; temporary confinement; right to bail.
Any officer in the State authorized by law to issue warrants for the arrest of any person charged with crime shall, on satisfactory information laid before him under the oath of any credible person that any fugitive in the State has committed, out of the State and within any other state, any offense which by the law of the state in which the offense was committed is punishable either capitally or by imprisonment for one year or upwards in any state prison, issue a warrant for such fugitive and commit him to any jail within the State for the space of twenty days, unless sooner demanded by the public authorities of the state wherein the offense may have been committed, agreeable to the act of Congress in that case made and provided. If no demand be made within such time the fugitive shall be liberated, unless sufficient cause be shown to the contrary. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to deprive any person so arrested of the right to release on bail as in cases of similar character of offenses against the laws of this State.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 17-201; 1952 Code SECTION 17-201; 1942 Code SECTION 913; 1932 Code SECTION 913; Cr. P. '22 SECTION 7; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 7; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 5; G. S. 2620; R. S. 4; 1882 (17) 784.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina § 17-9-10
What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 17-9-10 cover?
Section 17-9-10 ("Warrant for fugitive charged with crime in another state; temporary confinement; right to bail.") 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.
How do I cite South Carolina § 17-9-10?
A common citation format is "South Carolina Code of Laws § 17-9-10" (South Carolina). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of South Carolina law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the South Carolina official source linked on this page or consult a licensed South Carolina attorney.
How does South Carolina § 17-9-10 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in South Carolina can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in South Carolina.