Section 16-11-710. Acceptance of cash bond in lieu of immediate court appearance in litter control prosecutions.

SC Code § 16-11-710 (2019) (N/A)
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When any person is charged with a violation of 16-11-700 or any county ordinance relating to litter control, any officer authorized to enforce such law or ordinance may accept a cash bond in lieu of requiring an immediate court appearance. Such bond shall not exceed the maximum fine provided for a conviction of the offense charged and may be forfeited to the court by the enforcement officer if the person charged fails to appear in court.

HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 16-396.1; 1975 (59) 317.