SC · constitutions
S.C. Const. art. I, § 12
Double jeopardy; self-incrimination
No person shall be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or liberty, nor shall any person be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself.
History
1970 (56) 2684; 1971 (57) 315. The present provisions of this section are similar to former Section 17 of Article I as it existed prior to the 1971 revision. For similar provisions in Constitution of 1868, see Const. 1868, Art 1, Section Section 18, 23.
Provenance
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- scstatehouse.gov
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- 2026-09-25
- Edition
- 2026-09-25
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