S.C. Code § 16-9-420

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.

Section 16-9-420 - Aiding escape from custody of officers

Whoever aids or assists a prisoner in escaping or attempting to escape from an officer or person who has the lawful custody of such prisoner shall be punished by imprisonment in the State Penitentiary, at hard labor, not exceeding two years or by fine not exceeding five hundred dollars.

S.C. Code § 16-9-420

1824 (6) 244; R. S. 233; G. S. 2544; Cr. C. '02 Section 269; Cr. C. '12 Section 356; Cr. C. '22 Section 345; 1932 Code Section 1410; 1942 Code Section 1410; 1952 Code Section 16-232; 1962 Code Section 16-232.