South Carolina Code 44-54-140. Continuance pending completion of criminal investigation
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Terms Used In South Carolina Code 44-54-140
- Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
- Illegal controlled substance: means a controlled substance as defined and covered by Chapter 53 of Title 44, Poisons, Drugs, and Other Controlled Substances, § 44-53-10, et seq. See South Carolina Code 44-54-30
On motion by a governmental entity involved in an investigation or prosecution involving an illegal controlled substance, an action brought under this chapter shall be continued until the completion of the criminal investigation or prosecution that gave rise to the motion for a continuance of the action.