South Carolina Code 17-15-140. Discharge of prosecutor or witness on own recognizance in cases not capital; costs
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Terms Used In South Carolina Code 17-15-140
- Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
When any prosecutor or witness in criminal cases less than capital is committed to jail for inability to give surety on his recognizance to prosecute or testify, the clerk of court of general sessions in which the case is pending may, in his discretion, discharge such prosecutor or witness on his own recognizance. Clerk’s costs, not to exceed one dollar, may be charged for each such recognizance taken.