South Carolina · South Carolina Code — Title 16, Crimes; Title 44 Controlled Substances
S.C. Code (Crimes) § 16-11-450: Immunity from criminal prosecution and civil actions; law enforcement officer exception; costs
What this law says, in plain English
This statute provides immunity from criminal and civil liability for using deadly force in self-defense or other justified circumstances, except against law enforcement officers performing official duties. It also addresses investigation procedures and attorney's fee awards in related civil cases.
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