S.C. Code § 17-19-10

Current through 2024 Act No. 120.

Section 17-19-10 - Offense shall be prosecuted upon grand jury indictment; exceptions

No person shall be held to answer in any court for an alleged crime or offense, unless upon indictment by a grand jury, except in the following cases:

(1) when a prosecution by information is expressly authorized by statute;

(2) in proceedings before a police court or magistrate; and

(3) in proceedings before courts martial.

S.C. Code § 17-19-10

R. S. 47; G. S. 2448; Cr. C. '02 Section 48; Cr. C. '12 Section 75; Cr. P. '22 Section 81; 1932 Code Section 995; 1942 Code Section 995; 1952 Code Section 17-401; 1962 Code Section 17-401.