South Carolina § 63-17-410 - Form of arrest warrant.
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§ 63-17-410. Form of arrest warrant.
A warrant of arrest may be substantially in the following form:
| "STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA | } | IN THE FAMILY COURT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTY OF | } | ORDER |
A petition for nonsupport having been filed against the above named respondent, __________, and a showing having been made to the Court that there exists one or more of the grounds for issuance of a warrant for the arrest of the respondent contained in
The Family Court Act. Now, therefore, it is
ORDERED that the Sheriff of __________ County or any lawful deputy arrest the above named __________ and commit (her/him) to the __________ County Jail or any other jail in the county to be held until (she/he) can be brought before the Court or otherwise released in accordance with the law.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED
__________
Judge
__________,
South Carolina".
HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 361, SECTION 2.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 63-17-410 ("Form of arrest warrant.") 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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