S.C. Code § 19-7-60

Current through 2024 Act No. 209.
Section 19-7-60 - Process to compel attendance of criminal defendant's witnesses; sanctions for disobedience

In all criminal prosecutions the accused shall have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor. The compulsory process shall be in misdemeanors a subpoena under the official signature of the clerk of the court or other judicial officer. Such subpoena or a copy thereof shall be served upon the witness a reasonable time before such witness is required to attend court. For any disobedience to such subpoena the court may punish for contempt.

S.C. Code § 19-7-60

1896 (22) 102; 1839 (11) 23; 1731 (3) 286; R. S. 45; G. S. 2638; Cr. C. '02 Section 45; Cr. C. '12 Section 71; Cr. P. '22 Section 74; 1932 Code Section 983; 1942 Code Section 983; 1952 Code Section 26-206; 1962 Code Section 26-206.