S.C. Code § 22-5-160

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.

Section 22-5-160 - Appointment of special officer to arrest persons charged with offense above grade of misdemeanor

Whenever a magistrate shall have issued a warrant for the arrest of any person charged with an offense above the grade of a misdemeanor he may select any citizen of the county to execute such warrant upon his endorsement upon the warrant that, in his judgment, the selection of such person will be conducive to the certain and speedy execution of the warrant. The person so selected shall have all the powers conferred by law upon any constable within this State.

1871 (14) 666; R. S. 22; G. S. 838; Cr. C. '02 Section 23; Cr. C. '12 Section 32; Cr. P. '22 Section 31; 1932 Code Section 935; 1942 Code Section 934; 1952 Code Section 43-217; 1962 Code Section 43-217.