In all criminal prosecutions the accused shall have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor. The compulsory process shall be in misdemeanors a subpoena under the official signature of the clerk of the court or other judicial officer. Such subpoena or a copy thereof shall be served upon the witness a reasonable time before such witness is required to attend court. For any disobedience to such subpoena the court may punish for contempt.
S.C. Code Ann. § 19-7-60
Process to compel attendance of criminal defendant's witnesses; sanctions for disobedience
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case State v. Lyles (2008)
Most recently applied in State v. Lyles (June 2008)
1962 Code SECTION 26-206; 1952 Code SECTION 26-206; 1942 Code SECTION 983; 1932 Code SECTION 983; Cr
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