The appearance by an attorney on behalf of a defendant in a preliminary hearing shall not in and of itself obligate that attorney to continue the representation of that defendant beyond the preliminary hearing.
HISTORY: 1980 Act No. 393, Section 1A.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 17 - Criminal Procedures
Chapter 23 - Pleading And Trial
Section 17-23-10. Plea of autrefois acquit or convict.
Section 17-23-20. Double jeopardy after trial in municipal or magistrates court.
Section 17-23-30. Permitting second indictment and trial for same offense.
Section 17-23-40. Nolo contendere in misdemeanor cases.
Section 17-23-50. Traverse of indictment is not a continuance.
Section 17-23-80. Manner by which persons who have been indicted may be convicted.
Section 17-23-100. Right to object to charge or request additional charge out of presence of jury.
Section 17-23-110. Circuit courts may grant new trials.
Section 17-23-120. Immediate disposition of certain misdemeanors or felonies; application to clerk.
Section 17-23-160. Notice of right to preliminary hearing; form for request.
Section 17-23-162. Presence of affiant or arresting officer to testify at preliminary hearing.