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S.C. Code Ann. § 38-53-60

Arrest of defendant

Former 1976 Code SECTION 38-53-60 [1975 (59) 127] recodified as SECTIONS 38-25-550 and 38-25-560 by 1987 Act No. 155, SECTION 1; Former 1976 Code SECTION 38-63-60 [1985 Act No. …

For the purpose of surrendering the defendant, the surety may arrest him before the forfeiture of the undertaking or, by his written authority endorsed on a certified copy of the undertaking, may request any judicial officer to order the arrest of the defendant by the surety.

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