The members of the commission and the Circuit Public Defender Selection Panel and other policy-making or administrative personnel acting in a policy-making or administrative capacity in connection with the commission or the panel are not subject to civil liability resulting from an act or failure to act in the implementation and carrying out of the purposes of this chapter.
HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 103, Section 2, eff July 1, 2005; 2007 Act No. 108, Section 7, eff June 21, 2007.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 17 - Criminal Procedures
Chapter 3 - Defense Of Indigents
Section 17-3-10. Persons entitled to counsel shall be so advised; when counsel shall be provided.
Section 17-3-20. Appointment of counsel for indigents charged with murder; compensation.
Section 17-3-40. Creation of claim against assets and estate of person for whom counsel is provided.
Section 17-3-55. Carry-forward of unpaid obligations.
Section 17-3-110. Power of Supreme Court to establish rules and regulations.
Section 17-3-310. Commission created; appointment of members; terms; powers and duties.
Section 17-3-320. Office of Indigent Defense; executive director; appointment; duties.
Section 17-3-330. Duties of Office of Indigent Defense.
Section 17-3-340. Duties of commission.
Section 17-3-370. Appointment of counsel by court.
Section 17-3-520. Circuit public defender; qualifications; responsibilities.
Section 17-3-530. Chief county public defenders; responsibilities and duties.
Section 17-3-540. Maintenance and staffing of county public defender offices.
Section 17-3-560. Administration of funds.
Section 17-3-570. Administration of personnel.
Section 17-3-580. Public defenders; requirements as to employment.
Section 17-3-590. Office space and equipment.
Section 17-3-600. Existing contracts for providing indigent defense services.