South Carolina § 44-17-560 - Removal of proceedings to another county.
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§ 44-17-560. Removal of proceedings to another county.
The individual shall have the right to demand removal of the proceedings to any other county of the State when the convenience of the witnesses and the ends of justice so require. When the place of the proceedings is changed all other proceedings shall be had in the county to which the place of hearing is changed, unless otherwise provided by the consent of the parties in writing, duly filed, or order of the court. And the papers shall be filed or transferred accordingly.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 32-964; 1974 (58) 2642.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 44-17-560 ("Removal of proceedings to another county.") 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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