South Carolina Code 17-17-110. Granting of writ after adjournment
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Terms Used In South Carolina Code 17-17-110
- Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
After the circuit court adjourns any person detained may have a writ of habeas corpus, according to the direction and intention of this chapter.