SEP 27, 1977

On whether or not a magistrate can order the release of a defendant in a noncapital case triable in magistrates' courts or courts of general sessions without consent of the clerk of court (Section 17-15-10, et seq., of the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976)).

Requested by: Mr. Neal Forney, Assistant Director, South Carolina Court Administration.

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