Every objection to any indictment for any defect apparent on the face thereof shall be taken by demurrer or on motion to quash such indictment before the jury shall be sworn and not afterwards.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 17-409; 1952 Code Section 17-409; 1942 Code Section 1004; 1932 Code Section 1004; Cr. P. '22 Section 90; Cr. C. '12 Section 84; Cr. C. '02 Section 57; R. S. 56; 1887 (19) 829.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 17 - Criminal Procedures
Section 17-19-10. Offense shall be prosecuted upon grand jury indictment; exceptions.
Section 17-19-20. Allegations sufficient for indictment.
Section 17-19-30. Allegations sufficient for indictment for murder.
Section 17-19-50. Averments of instrument of writing, print or figures in indictment.
Section 17-19-60. Indictments for perjury.
Section 17-19-70. Indictments against corporations.
Section 17-19-80. Person indicted for capital offense shall have copy of indictment.
Section 17-19-90. Objections to defects in indictments.
Section 17-19-100. Amendments of indictments; proceedings after amendment.