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Terms Used In South Carolina Code 17-24-50

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
In no case shall a defendant found not guilty by reason of insanity be confined or be under supervision longer than the maximum sentence for the crime with which he was charged without full civil commitment proceedings being held.