All sheriffs, constables, and other officers specially empowered shall obey and execute all warrants and other processes issued under the provisions of Sections 16-5-10, 16-5-20, or 16-5-50 and directed to them. If a sheriff, constable, or other officer specially empowered refuses to receive a warrant or other process when tendered to him or neglects or refuses to execute the same, he is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined five hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than three years. Fines collected are for use of citizens deprived of the rights secured by the provisions of this chapter.
Warrants and other processes run with and are executed by officers anywhere within the circuit or county in which they are issued.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 16-104; 1952 Code Section 16-104; 1942 Code Section 1382; 1932 Code Section 1382; Cr. C. '22 Section 312; Cr. C. '12 Section 322; Cr. C. '02 Section 235; G. S. 2569; R. S. 200; 1871 (14) 560; 1993 Act No. 184, Section 163.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 5 - Offenses Against Civil Rights
Section 16-5-10. Conspiracy against civil rights.
Section 16-5-20. Punishment for commission of additional crimes.
Section 16-5-30. Duty and liability of officers.
Section 16-5-40. Duty of officers to execute warrants.
Section 16-5-50. Penalty for hindering officers or rescuing prisoners.
Section 16-5-70. Indemnity for property destroyed by mob or riot.
Section 16-5-100. Jurisdiction of circuit courts.
Section 16-5-120. Penalty for engaging in riot when weapon not used.
Section 16-5-130. Penalties for instigating, aiding or participating in riot.