South Carolina § 24-3-740 - Compensation for assistance.
Full text of South Carolina South Carolina Code of Laws § 24-3-740 — Compensation for assistance., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24-3-740. Compensation for assistance.
Any person so aiding and assisting the Director of the Department of Corrections shall receive a reasonable compensation, to be paid by the department, and allowed him on the settlement of his account.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 55-354; 1952 Code SECTION 55-354; 1942 Code SECTION 1974; 1932 Code SECTION 1967; Cr. C. '22 SECTION 951; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 955; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 669; G. S. 2718; R. S. 554; 1868 (14) 94; 1960 (51) 1917; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 426; 2010 Act No. 237, SECTION 31, eff June 11, 2010.
Effect of Amendment
The 2010 amendment made nonsubstantive changes.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina § 24-3-740
What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 24-3-740 cover?
Section 24-3-740 ("Compensation for assistance.") 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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