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Terms Used In South Carolina Code 22-3-330

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
Notwithstanding another provision of law, a person charged with any misdemeanor offense requiring a warrant signed by nonlaw enforcement personnel to ensure the arrest of a person must be given a courtesy summons.