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S.C. Code Ann. § 17-17-10 Persons entitled to writ of habeas corpus
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If any person shall be or stand committed or detained for any crime, unless (a) for felony the punishment of which is death or treason, plainly expressed in the warrant of commitment, (b) charged as accessory before the fact to treason or felony the punishment of which is death o…
S.C. Code Ann. § 17-17-100 Transfer of matter for hearing to judge of court in county where prisoner was convicted
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Any judge before whom a petition for a writ of habeas corpus is made by any person confined by the State Board of Corrections in any of its places of confinement who has been tried and convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction, shall upon issuance of the writ of habeas corpu…
S.C. Code Ann. § 17-17-110 Granting of writ after adjournment
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After the circuit court adjourns any person detained may have a writ of habeas corpus, according to the direction and intention of this chapter.
S.C. Code Ann. § 17-17-120 Discharge only after notice given to Attorney General, Circuit Solicitor, or attorney acting for State
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When it appears from the return of the writ or otherwise that the person is imprisoned on a criminal accusation he shall not be discharged until sufficient notice has been given to the Attorney General or circuit solicitor or other attorney acting for the State, that he may appea…