The writ shall be served upon the officer or left at the jail or prison with any of the underofficers, underkeepers or deputies of any such officer or keeper.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 17-356; 1952 Code Section 17-356; 1942 Code Section 1052; 1932 Code Section 1052; Cr. P. '22 Section 139; Cr. C. '12 Section 121; Cr. C. '02 Section 94; G. S. 2327; R. S. 94; 1679 (1) 117.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 17 - Criminal Procedures
Section 17-17-10. Persons entitled to writ of habeas corpus.
Section 17-17-20. Forfeiture of entitlement in certain cases.
Section 17-17-30. Authority of judges to grant writs of habeas corpus.
Section 17-17-40. Authority of any two magistrates to grant writs of habeas corpus.
Section 17-17-50. Persons to whom writ shall be directed.
Section 17-17-60. Service of writ.
Section 17-17-70. Handling of prisoner after service of writ; payment of charges; return of writ.
Section 17-17-80. Time within which prisoners must be brought before court.
Section 17-17-90. Granting of writ during term of court.
Section 17-17-110. Granting of writ after adjournment.
Section 17-17-140. Right to appeal from decision on writ.
Section 17-17-150. Person discharged shall not be rearrested or committed for same offense.
Section 17-17-160. Officers shall execute writ.
Section 17-17-170. Penalty for officers neglecting their duty.
Section 17-17-180. Recovery of penalties.