AUG 17, 1981

Regarding at what point in a criminal proceeding does a circuit court have jurisdiction to issue an order pursuant to Section 44-23-410, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, committing a defendant to the State Hospital for examination and observation.

Requested by: The Honorable David C. Stephens, Assistant Solicitor, First Judicial Circuit.

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