(A) It is unlawful for a person to:
(1) convey into a jail, correctional facility, or other like place of confinement any disguise, instrument, tool, weapon, or other thing adapted or useful to aid a prisoner in making his escape, with intent to facilitate the escape of a prisoner lawfully committed or detained; or
(2) aid or assist a prisoner by any means in his endeavor to escape, whether the escape is effected or attempted or not.
(B) It is unlawful for a person to forcibly rescue a prisoner held in custody.
(C) A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a:
(1) felony and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than ten years;
(2) misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than two years or fined not more than five hundred dollars if the person whose escape or rescue was effected or intended was charged with a noncapital offense.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 16-231; 1952 Code Section 16-231; 1942 Code Section 1409; 1932 Code Section 1409; Cr. C. '22 Section 344; Cr. C. '12 Section 355; Cr. C. '02 Section 268; G. S. 2543; R. S. 232; 1824 (6) 244; 1993 Act No. 184, Section 167.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 9 - Offenses Against Public Justice
Section 16-9-10. Perjury and subornation of perjury.
Section 16-9-20. Subornation of perjury in civil actions.
Section 16-9-30. False swearing before persons authorized to administer oaths.
Section 16-9-50. Disposition of fines.
Section 16-9-210. Giving or offering bribes to officers.
Section 16-9-220. Acceptance of bribes by officers.
Section 16-9-230. Acceptance of rebates or extra compensation.
Section 16-9-260. Corrupting jurors, arbitrators, umpires or referees.
Section 16-9-270. Acceptance of bribes by jurors, arbitrators, umpires or referees.
Section 16-9-280. Offering bribe for purpose of inducing another to procure public office.
Section 16-9-290. Accepting bribes for purpose of procuring public office.
Section 16-9-300. Trial of offenses against Sections 16-9-280 and 16-9-290.
Section 16-9-310. "Law enforcement officer" defined.
Section 16-9-340. Intimidation of court officials, jurors or witnesses.
Section 16-9-360. Unauthorized recording of grand or petit jury proceedings.
Section 16-9-370. Taking money or reward to compound or conceal offense.
Section 16-9-380. Relationship between Article 4, common law, civil relief and other statutes.
Section 16-9-410. Aiding escapes from prison; rescuing prisoners.
Section 16-9-420. Aiding escape from custody of officers.
Section 16-9-430. Jailer or other officer wilfully suffering escapes.
Section 16-9-450. Prosecution of officers violating Section 16-9-440; fees and costs.