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ACLU Criminal Justice Information
(Separate Website)
Use the resources on this American Civil Liberties Union web page to learn more and take action to protect the rights guaranteed to all Americans by the Bill of Rights.
By: American Civil Liberties Union
Getting Arrested and the Law
(Separate Website)
Arrests, warrants, searches, bail, and your rights and responsibilities. PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Juvenile Criminal Courts
(Separate Website)
Lawline FAQ: In South Carolina, if a child under the age of seventeen is accused of committing a crime, usually he will be tried as a juvenile in family court. In the case of certain serious crimes, specific legal steps can be taken to have the minor declared an adult for the purposes of prosecution.
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Magistrates and Municipal Rights of Defendants
(Separate Website)
Lawline FAQ: If you have been arrested by a police officer and ordered to appear in either a Municipal Court or Magistrate's Court or have been issued a Summons for a traffic offense or other minor offense to appear in a Magistrate's Court or Municipal Court, you should appear at the time stated on the Summons or arrest warrant. If you fail to appear in Court at that time, you will be tried in your absence and probably will be found guilty.
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Sex Offender Registry
(Separate Website)
You may search the registry by name, city, county, or ZIP code.
By: South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division
Teen Law 101 - Crimes
(Separate Website)
Teen Law 101: From arrest to trial to permanent records, this page provides an overview of common crimes and a teen's rights.
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Your Rights Upon Arrest
(Separate Website)
Lawline FAQ: Once you have been arrested, you have the right to remain silent. That means you do not have to answer any questions or make any statements to the police or to anyone. Although you may wish to make a statement at a later time, do not make this decision without talking to a lawyer.
By: South Carolina Bar Association
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