Legal Question in Criminal Law in South Carolina

magistrate court

are witnesses allowed to testify in magistrate court. What if a witness is a fugitive, would that prolong a hearing if I asked for a jury trial?


Asked on 7/25/07, 9:44 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Johnston Law Offices of Robert J. Johnston

Re: magistrate court

Yes, witnesses can testify. If a witness is a fugitive, then it could prolong a hearing

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Answered on 7/25/07, 9:46 am


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