In order to suppress any disorders, riots, or insurrection among the prisoners, the Director of the Department of Corrections may require the aid and assistance of any of the citizens of the State.
S.C. Code Ann. § 24-3-720
Enlisting aid of citizens to suppress prisoner riot, disorder or insurrection
1962 Code SECTION 55-352; 1952 Code SECTION 55-352; 1942 Code SECTION 1972; 1932 Code SECTION 1965; Cr
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