South Carolina § 25-1-2120 - Transmission of orders for duty.
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§ 25-1-2120. Transmission of orders for duty.
Orders for duty may be oral or written. Officers and enlisted men may be warned for duty either (a) by stating the substance of the order, (b) by reading the order to the person warned, (c) by delivering a copy of such order to such person, (d) by leaving a copy of such order at his last known place of abode or business with some person of suitable age and discretion or (e) by mail directed to him at his last known place of abode or business. Orders may be transmitted by telegram or telephone. Such warnings may be given by any officer or enlisted man. The officer or enlisted man giving such warning shall, when required, make a return thereof, containing the names of persons warned and the time, place and manner of warning. Such returns shall be verified on oath and shall be prima facie evidence on the trial of any person returned as a delinquent of the facts therein stated.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 44-132; 1952 Code SECTION 44-132; 1950 (46) 1881; 1964 (53) 2241.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 25-1-2120 ("Transmission of orders for duty.") 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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