The funds collected pursuant to this chapter must be remitted in the following manner: twenty-five percent to the general fund of the State, twenty-five percent to the solicitor's office in the county in which the forfeiture is ordered, and fifty percent to the county general fund of the county in which the forfeiture is ordered.
However, if the case in which forfeiture is ordered is originated by a municipality, the funds collected pursuant to this chapter must be remitted in the following manner: twenty-five percent to the general fund of the State, twenty-five percent to the solicitor's office in the county in which the forfeiture is ordered, and twenty-five percent to the county general fund of the county in which the forfeiture is ordered and twenty-five percent to the municipality.
All funds to be deposited in the state general fund shall be transmitted to the State Treasurer.
HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 164, Part II, Section 80A; 1996 Act No. 292, Section 4.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 17 - Criminal Procedures
Chapter 15 - Bail And Recognizances
Section 17-15-30. Matters to be considered in determining conditions of release; contempt.
Section 17-15-50. Amendment of order.
Section 17-15-60. Rules of evidence are inapplicable.
Section 17-15-90. Wilful failure to appear; penalties.
Section 17-15-100. Power to punish for contempt not affected.
Section 17-15-160. Recognizances shall be in name of State; signing.
Section 17-15-170. Proceedings in case of forfeiture of recognizances.
Section 17-15-180. Court may remit forfeiture in certain cases.
Section 17-15-210. Receipt for deposit given in lieu of bond, recognizance, or undertaking.
Section 17-15-220. Return of deposit given in lieu of bond, recognizance, or undertaking.
Section 17-15-240. Interest on bail bond money.
Section 17-15-260. Disposition of funds collected pursuant to chapter.