If, during any insurrection, rebellion or any unlawful obstruction of the laws, as set forth in SECTION 25-1-1850, the Governor in his judgment shall deem the public safety to require it, he may suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in any case throughout the State or any part thereof.
S.C. Code Ann. § 17-17-190
Suspension of habeas corpus by Governor
1962 Code SECTION 17-368; 1952 Code SECTION 17-368; 1942 Code SECTION 1066; 1932 Code SECTION 1066; Cr
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