Proceedings commenced on information.
S.C. Code Ann. § 22-3-710
in effectAll proceedings before magistrates in criminal cases shall be commenced on information under oath, plainly and substantially setting forth the offense charged, upon which, and only which, shall a warrant of arrest issue.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t22c003.phpFetched: 10/17/2026
