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Legal Information: South Carolina
Updated:
November 13, 202320-4-90. Sheriff's department to assist in execution of order.
When any order is issued pursuant to this chapter, upon request of the petitioner, the court may, as part of the order, require the sheriff’s department or the police department pursuant to duties described under Section 20-4-100 to accompany the petitioner and assist in placing the petitioner in the possession of the dwelling or residence or otherwise assist in execution of service of the order.
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