South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 23 - Pleading And Trial
Section 17-23-165. Attorney appearing at preliminary hearing not obligated to continue representation.

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

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 17-23-60. Accused's right to counsel, to produce witnesses and proofs, and to confront witnesses.

Section 17-23-80. Manner by which persons who have been indicted may be convicted.

Section 17-23-90. Indictment and trial of persons committed for treason or felony; consequences of failure to indict.

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 17-23-130. Immediate disposition of certain misdemeanors or felonies; waiver of presentment by grand jury and plea of guilty.

Section 17-23-140. Immediate disposition of certain misdemeanors or felonies; appearance before judge and sentence.

Section 17-23-150. Immediate disposition of certain misdemeanors or felonies; powers of circuit judges.

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.

Section 17-23-165. Attorney appearing at preliminary hearing not obligated to continue representation.

Section 17-23-170. Admissibility of evidence concerning battered spouse syndrome; foundation; notice; lay testimony.

Section 17-23-175. Admissibility of out-of-court statement of child under twelve; determination of trustworthiness; notice to adverse party.