South Carolina · Criminal & Records
The South Carolina Criminal Law Guide
Understanding felony classes, the bond hearing process, key court procedures, and post-conviction options in South Carolina.
2026-2027 Edition · Cited to South Carolina law · Plain language
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Cited to the statute · Legal information, not legal advice
Understand every stage of a South Carolina criminal case
Bond hearings, felony Classes A to F, indictment and arraignment, PTI, and post-conviction relief, explained in plain language.
ABOUT THIS BOOK
An arrest moves fast. Within hours there may be a bond hearing, and the terms used in court can be hard to follow.
The South Carolina Criminal Law Guide explains how the state's criminal system works under Title 16 (Crimes and Offenses) and Title 17 (Criminal Procedures). It covers how South Carolina classifies crimes into six felony classes, from Class A (up to thirty years) to Class F (up to five years), three misdemeanor classes, and exempt offenses such as murder that carry their own sentencing rules.
The guide walks through each stage of a case, from the bond hearing and the factors a judge weighs under S.C. Code Ann. § 17-15-30 to the preliminary examination, grand jury indictment, and the arraignment process in the Court of General Sessions. It also explains:
• The types of bonds and release conditions a court can set
• How long an appearance bond stays valid in different courts
• Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) as a diversion option
• Post-conviction relief under S.C. Code Ann. § 17-27-10
Written from two perspectives, the accused person and the family member or supporter, the guide closes with checklists, a glossary, comparison tables, and questions to ask an attorney. Legal information, not legal advice.
WHAT’S INSIDE
- The Foundation of South Carolina Criminal Law
- Classifying Crimes: South Carolina Felony vs. Misdemeanor
- The Initial Stages: Arrest, Bond, and Pretrial Release
- The Path to Trial: Indictment and Pre-Trial Procedures
- Common Exceptions and Defenses to Criminal Charges
- Role and Rights of a Family Member or Supporter
- Step-by-step procedures from each side, with deadlines at a glance
- 25 real-world questions and answers
- Statute index, key court decisions and official forms
- Toolkit: checklists, comparison tables, glossary and common mistakes to avoid
WHY READERS TRUST THIS GUIDE
Plain language. Cited to the statute. Dated so you know it is current.
Every rule is cited to South Carolina law so you can verify it.
Cited, so you can check it
Every rule names the section of South Carolina law it comes from, so you can read the source yourself.
Plain language, no filler
Written to be read start to finish by someone with no legal training, with worked examples.
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QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BUY
South Carolina criminal charges: what to know before you order.
Straight answers about what the guide is, what it covers and how it reaches you.
What are the felony classes in South Carolina?
South Carolina sorts most felonies into Classes A through F. A Class A felony carries up to thirty years and a Class F felony up to five years. The guide explains each class and exempt offenses.
How is bail decided in South Carolina?
A judge weighs danger to the community and flight risk, along with factors such as family ties, employment, and prior record under § 17-15-30. The guide explains the bond types and release conditions.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is legal information in plain language, cited to the law, so you understand your options and know what to ask. Reading it creates no attorney-client relationship.
Is it written for South Carolina?
Yes. This guide is written for South Carolina law and cites the South Carolina statutes and rules it relies on. If your case is in another state, choose that state's edition.
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