Rule 14 – Trial by Jury

by | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, South Carolina

(a) Number of Jurors. A jury shall be composed of twelve members, but at any time before verdict, the parties may agree in writing with the approval of the court that the jury shall consist of any number less than twelve or that a valid verdict may be returned by a...

Rule 13 – Subpoenas

by | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, South Carolina

(a)(1)Issuance of Subpoenas. Upon the request of any party, the clerk of court shall issue subpoenas or subpoenas duces tecum for any person or persons to attend as witnesses in any cause or matter in the General Sessions Court. An attorney, as an officer of the...