South Carolina · South Carolina Code — Title 16, Crimes; Title 44 Controlled Substances
S.C. Code (Crimes) § 16-3-1920: Emergency restraining orders; procedure
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This statute establishes the procedure for filing and hearing emergency restraining order cases in magistrates court, including jurisdiction, who may file, required complaint contents, and hearing timelines.
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