South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
Section 17-1-30. Rule of strict construction is inapplicable to this title.

The rule of the common law that statutes in derogation of that law are to be strictly construed has no application to this title.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 17-3; 1960 (51) 1744.

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South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 17 - Criminal Procedures

Chapter 1 - General Provisions

Section 17-1-10. Manner of prosecuting criminal action.

Section 17-1-20. Prosecuting officer shall not accept fees or rewards, nor act in a civil case as counsel for either party.

Section 17-1-30. Rule of strict construction is inapplicable to this title.

Section 17-1-40. Expungement; retention of certain information by law enforcement or prosecution agencies.

Section 17-1-45. Expungement notice requirement.

Section 17-1-50. Interpreters in criminal proceedings.

Section 17-1-60. Publication of arrest and booking records, unlawful under certain circumstances, procedures for removal of such information; penalties; civil cause of action.