This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the laws of those states which enact it.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 17-610; 1969 (56) 158.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 17 - Criminal Procedures
Chapter 27 - Uniform Post-conviction Procedure Act
Section 17-27-10. Short title.
Section 17-27-20. Persons who may institute proceeding; exclusiveness of remedy.
Section 17-27-30. Jurisdiction of court.
Section 17-27-40. Commencement of proceedings by filing of application.
Section 17-27-45. Filing procedures for post-conviction relief applications.
Section 17-27-50. Form and contents of application.
Section 17-27-60. Court costs and expenses for indigents.
Section 17-27-70. Court procedure on receipt of application.
Section 17-27-80. Hearing on application; final judgment.
Section 17-27-90. Grounds for relief.
Section 17-27-120. Construction.
Section 17-27-150. Discovery in post-conviction relief proceeding.
Section 17-27-160. Capital case post-conviction relief procedures.