South Carolina · South Carolina Code — Title 17, Criminal Procedure
S.C. Code (Crim. Proc.) § 17-15-170: Proceedings in case of forfeiture of recognizances
What this law says, in plain English
When a recognizance is forfeited due to noncompliance, the Attorney General or magistrate must summon the bound party to court. If the party fails to appear or cannot show sufficient cause, judgment is confirmed against them.
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