South Carolina § 63-3-640 - Post conviction proceedings.
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§ 63-3-640. Post conviction proceedings.
Post conviction proceedings, including habeas corpus actions, shall be instituted in the court in which the original action was concluded; provided, however, that the family courts shall also have original jurisdiction of habeas corpus actions if the person who is the subject of the action would otherwise be within the jurisdiction of the family court.
HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 361, SECTION 2.
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What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 63-3-640 cover?
Section 63-3-640 ("Post conviction proceedings.") 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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