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S.C. Code § 16-9-430

Jailer or other officer wilfully suffering escapes

South Carolina · South Carolina Code Title 16, Chapter 9 — Offenses Against Public Justice · Status: effective

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S.C. Code § 16-9-430, Jailer or other officer wilfully suffering escapes, South Carolina, version 1 as recorded 2026-09-28, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/1571990
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If a jailer or other officer wilfully suffers a prisoner in his custody upon conviction or on any criminal charge to escape he shall suffer the like punishment and penalties as the prisoner suffered to escape was sentenced to or would be liable to suffer upon conviction of the crime or offense wherein he stood charged.