In criminal matters beyond their jurisdiction to try, magistrates shall sit as examining courts and commit, discharge and, except in capital cases, recognize persons charged with such offenses.
S.C. Code Ann. § 22-5-310
Sitting as examining court in matters beyond magistrates' jurisdiction
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case State v. Keenan (1982)
Most recently applied in State v. Keenan (October 1982)
1962 Code SECTION 43-231; 1952 Code SECTION 43-231; 1942 Code SECTION 3709; 1932 Code SECTION 3709; Civ
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