Bail may be allowed to the defendant in all cases in which the appeal is from the trial, conviction, or sentence for a criminal offense. However, bail is not allowed when the defendant has been sentenced to death, life imprisonment, or imprisonment for more than ten years.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 7-8; 1952 Code Section 7-8; 1942 Code Section 1031; 1932 Code Section 1031; Cr. P. '22 Section 121; Cr. C. '12 Section 100; Cr. C. '02 Section 73; R. S. 73; 1884 (18) 737; 1944 (43) 1256; 1996 Act No. 400, Section 1, eff June 4, 1996.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
Section 18-1-10. Title covers all appeals in civil and criminal actions; exceptions.
Section 18-1-30. Who may appeal.
Section 18-1-40. Appeals by corporations in criminal cases.
Section 18-1-70. Notice of appeal shall stay execution of sentence.
Section 18-1-80. Confinement until bail given.
Section 18-1-90. When bail may be allowed.
Section 18-1-100. Amendment to cure failure to perfect appeal.
Section 18-1-120. How parties shall be designated on appeal.
Section 18-1-130. Review of intermediate orders affecting judgment.
Section 18-1-140. Judgment on appeal.
Section 18-1-150. Certiorari to magistrates or municipal court.