S.C. Code § 44-53-582

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.

Section 44-53-582 - Return of monies used to purchase controlled substances

All monies used by law enforcement officers or agents, in the line of duty, to purchase controlled substances during a criminal investigation must be returned to the state or local agency or unit of government furnishing the monies upon a determination by the court that the monies were used by law enforcement officers or agents, in the line of duty, to purchase controlled substances during a criminal investigation. The court may order a defendant to return the monies to the state or local agency or unit of government at the time of sentencing.

Amended by 2010 S.C. Acts, Act No. 273 (SB 1154), s 42, eff. 6/2/2010.

1986 Act No. 404, Section 5; 1984 Act No. 482, Section 6.