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COMMITTEE REPORT
May 25, 2000
S. 109
S. Printed 5/25/00--H.
Read the first time January 27, 1999.
To whom was referred a Bill (S. 109), to amend the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding Section 15-9-17 so as to provide that a process server may serve a summons, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking SECTION 1 and inserting:
/ SECTION 1. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 15-9-17. Notwithstanding another provision of law, a process server may serve a summons, complaint, or other judicial documents on Sundays; however, a process server may not serve a person who is going to or from or attending a regularly or specially scheduled church or other religious service on Sunday." /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
JAMES H. HARRISON, for Committee.
TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-9-17 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PROCESS SERVER MAY SERVE A SUMMONS, COMPLAINT, OR OTHER JUDICIAL DOCUMENTS ON SUNDAYS.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 15-9-17. Notwithstanding another provision of law, a process server may serve a summons, complaint, or other judicial documents on Sundays."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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