South Carolina Code 22-3-546. Establishment of program for prosecution of first offense misdemeanor criminal domestic violence offenses
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Terms Used In South Carolina Code 22-3-546
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
A circuit solicitor, in a circuit with five or more counties, may establish a program under his discretion and control, to prosecute first offense misdemeanor criminal domestic violence offenses, as defined in § 16-25-20, in general sessions court. Whether to establish a program, and which cases may be prosecuted in general sessions court, are within the sole discretion of the solicitor. A solicitor shall report the results of the program to the Prosecution Coordination Commission.