South Carolina § 56-5-6250 - Determination of prior convictions; sentence.

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§ 56-5-6250. Determination of prior convictions; sentence.

When an arrest is made under the provisions of this chapter, the arresting officer must make every effort to determine prior convictions under this chapter. In no instance is sentence to be imposed on a defendant until the court is satisfied prior convictions are properly considered as a part of the sentence.

HISTORY: 1988 Act No. 532, SECTION 27.

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

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What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 56-5-6250 cover?

Section 56-5-6250 ("Determination of prior convictions; sentence.") 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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