(Table of Contents from 2020-2021 edition. For informational purposes only)
Legislative Highlights
Table of Sections Affected by Recent Legislation
South Carolina Legal Guidelines
TITLE 16. CRIMES AND OFFENSES
Chapter 1. Felonies and Misdemeanors; Accessories
Chapter 3. Offenses Against the Person
Chapter 5. Offenses Against Civil Rights
Chapter 7. Offenses Against the Peace
Chapter 8. Offenses Promoting Civil Disorder
Chapter 9. Offenses Against Public Justice
Chapter 11. Offenses Against Property
Chapter 13. Forgery, Larceny, Embezzlement, False Pretenses and Cheats
Chapter 14. Financial Transaction Card Crime Act
Chapter 15. Offenses Against Morality and Decency
Chapter 16. Computer Crime Act
Chapter 17. Offenses Against Public Policy
Chapter 19. Gambling and Lotteries
Chapter 21. Offenses Involving Motor Vehicle Titles
Chapter 23. Offenses Involving Weapons
Chapter 25. Criminal Domestic Violence
Chapter 27. Animal Fighting and Baiting Act
TITLE 17. CRIMINAL PROCEDURES
Chapter 1. General Provisions
Chapter 3. Defense of Indigents
Chapter 4. Commission and Office of Appellate Defense [Repealed]
Chapter 5. Coroners and Medical Examiners
Chapter 7. Autopsies and Inquest on the Dead
Chapter 9. Extradition
Chapter 11. Interstate Agreement on Detainers
Chapter 13. Arrest, Process, Searches and Seizures
Chapter 15. Bail and Recognizances
Chapter 17. Habeas Corpus
Chapter 19. Indictments
Chapter 21. Venue
Chapter 22. Intervention Programs
Chapter 23. Pleading and Trial
Chapter 24. Mentally Ill or Insane Defendants
Chapter 25. Judgment and Execution
Chapter 27. Uniform Post‑Conviction Procedure Act
Chapter 28. Access to Justice Post Conviction DNA Testing
Chapter 29. Pen Registers and Trap and Trace Devices
Chapter 30. Interception of Wire, Electronic, or Oral Communications
Title 20. Domestic Relations [Selected Provisions.]
Title 22. Magistrates and Constables [Selected Provisions.]
TITLE 23. LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 1. General Provisions
Chapter 3. South Carolina Law-Enforcement Division
Chapter 4. Criminal Justice Committee and Programs
Chapter 6. Department of Public Safety
Chapter 7. State Constables
Chapter 9. State Fire Marshal
Chapter 11. Sheriffs—Election, Qualifications and Vacancies in Office
Chapter 13. Deputy Sheriffs Generally
Chapter 15. General Powers and Duties of Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs
Chapter 17. Liabilities of Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs
Chapter 19. Sheriffs’ Fees and Accounting with Successor
Chapter 21. Police Commissioners in Cities of 20,000 to 50,000
Chapter 23. Law Enforcement Training Council
Chapter 24. Off‑Duty Private Jobs of Law Enforcement Officers
Chapter 25. Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame
Chapter 27. Police Districts in Unincorporated Communities
Chapter 28. Reserve Police Officers
Chapter 29. Subversive Activities Registration Act [Repealed]
Chapter 31. Firearms
Chapter 33. Missiles
Chapter 35. Fireworks and Explosives
Chapter 36. Explosives Control Act
Chapter 39. Hazardous Substances Act
Chapter 41. Arson Reporting‑Immunity Act
Chapter 50. South Carolina Crimestoppers Act
Chapter 51. Reduced Cigarette Ignition Propensity Standards and Firefighter Protection Act
Title 24. Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons [Selected Provisions.]
Title 34. Banking, Financial Institutions and Money [Selected Provisions.]
Title 39. Trade and Commerce [Selected Provisions.]
Title 43. Social Services [Selected Provisions.]
Title 44. Health [Selected Provisions.]
Title 47. Animals, Livestock and Poultry [Selected Provisions.]
Title 50. Fish, Game and Watercraft [Selected Provisions.]
Title 55 Aeronautics [Selected Provisions.]
TITLE 56. MOTOR VEHICLES
Chapter 1. Driver’s License
Chapter 2. Specialized Vehicles
Chapter 3. Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing
Chapter 5. Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways
Chapter 7. Traffic Tickets
Chapter 9. Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act
Chapter 10. Motor Vehicle Registration and Financial Security
Chapter 11. Road Tax on Motor Carriers
Chapter 15. Regulation of Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealers
Chapter 16. Regulation of Motorcycle Manufacturers, Distributors, Dealers, and Wholesalers
Chapter 17. Criminal Penalties
Chapter 19. Protection of Titles to and Interests in Motor Vehicles
Chapter 21. Regulation of Traffic at State Institutions
Chapter 23. Driver Training Schools
Chapter 25. Nonresident Traffic Violator Compacts
Chapter 27. Professional Housemoving
Chapter 28. Enforcement of Motor Vehicle Express Warranties
Chapter 29. Motor Vehicle Chop Shop, Stolen, and Altered Property Act
Chapter 31. Rental of Private Passenger Automobiles
Chapter 32. Motor Vehicle Damage Disclosure Act
Chapter 35. Idling Restrictions for Commercial Diesel Vehicles
Title 57. Highways, Bridges and Ferries [Selected Provisions.]
Title 58. Public Utilities, Services and Carriers [Selected Provisions.]
Title 59. Education [Selected Provisions.]
Title 61. Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages [Selected Provisions.]
TITLE 63. SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN’S CODE
Chapter 1. State Policy and General Provisions
Chapter 3. Family Court
Chapter 5. Legal Status of Children
Chapter 7. Child Protection and Permanency
Chapter 9. Adoptions
Chapter 11. Children’s Services Agencies
Chapter 13. Childcare Facilities
Chapter 15. Child Custody and Visitation
Chapter 17. Paternity and Child Support
Chapter 19. Juvenile Justice Code
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