South Carolina · South Carolina Code — Title 16, Crimes; Title 44 Controlled Substances
S.C. Code (Crimes) § 16-3-1750: Action seeking a restraining order against a person engaged in harassment or stalking; jurisdiction and venue; forms; enforceability
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes procedures for obtaining restraining orders against persons engaged in harassment or stalking in magistrates court. Restraining orders remain effective statewide for at least one year.
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