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Terms Used In South Carolina Code 34-11-100

  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
After prosecution is initiated as provided in this chapter, the payment of a dishonored check, draft or order shall not constitute a defense or grounds for dismissal of charges brought under this chapter, but such payment may be considered in mitigation of the sentence by the trial judge or magistrate.