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S.C. Code Ann. § 20-4-50 Hearing on petition
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(a) Within twenty-four hours after service of a petition under this chapter upon the respondent, the court may, for good cause shown, hold an emergency hearing and issue an order of protection if the petitioner proves the allegation of abuse by a preponderance of the evidence. A …
S.C. Code Ann. § 20-4-60 Order of protection; contents
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(A) Any order of protection granted under this chapter shall be to protect the petitioner or the abused person or persons on whose behalf the petition was filed and may include: (1) temporarily enjoining the respondent from abusing, threatening to abuse, or molesting the petition…
S.C. Code Ann. § 20-4-65 Order of protection from domestic abuse; filing fee
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A person seeking an order of protection from domestic abuse pursuant to the provisions of this chapter is not required to pay the filing fee as provided in Section 8-21-310(C)(1).
S.C. Code Ann. § 20-4-70 Duration of order of protection; modification of terms
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(A) An order of protection issued under Section 20-4-60 must be for a fixed time not less than six months nor more than one year unless the parties have reconciled as evidenced by an order of dismissal and may be extended or terminated by order of the court upon motion by either …
