South Carolina · South Carolina Code — Title 16, Crimes; Title 44 Controlled Substances
S.C. Code (Crimes) § 16-3-1760: When temporary restraining orders may be granted without notice; notice and hearing on motion seeking restraining order
What this law says, in plain English
Courts may issue temporary restraining orders without advance notice to the defendant if good cause exists, followed by service and a hearing within specified timeframes to determine if the order should continue.
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