After a domestic violence arrest in South Carolina, the person is taken into custody, booked at the jail, and held for a bond hearing, which typically happens within about 12 hours or by the next day. A judge will set bond, and the person is usually released once bond is posted, often subject to conditions such as a no contact order. The Greg McCollum Complete Legal Defense Team helps people understand these steps and what to expect once bond conditions are set.
The Arrest and Booking Process
When someone is arrested for domestic violence in South Carolina, they are removed from the scene and transported to jail. At the jail, the person goes through processing, which includes being fingerprinted and having photographs taken. This is standard procedure for a domestic violence arrest in South Carolina.
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Booking and the Wait for a Bond Hearing
Once processing is complete, the person is booked into the jail and held while awaiting a bond hearing. In many domestic violence cases, the arrest happens in the evening, which affects how soon the hearing takes place. In a basic domestic violence case, the hearing typically occurs within roughly 12 hours of the arrest, or the following day.
The Bond Hearing
At the bond hearing, a judge sets bond. On a basic domestic violence case, bond is generally set and the person is able to get out once bond is posted.
Conditions of Release
Release often comes with conditions, such as a no contact order with the alleged victim or a restriction preventing the person from returning to their own home.
Frequently Asked Questions
How soon after a domestic violence arrest in South Carolina will there be a bond hearing? In a basic domestic violence case, the bond hearing generally happens within about 12 hours of the arrest, or by the next day, since many arrests occur in the evening.
Will someone arrested for domestic violence in South Carolina be released right away? Not immediately. The person is first booked into jail and held until a judge holds a bond hearing and sets bond. Release generally follows once bond is posted.
What conditions might come with release on a domestic violence charge? Common conditions include a no contact order with the other party involved and, in some cases, a restriction on returning to the shared home.
Does everyone arrested for domestic violence get booking procedures like fingerprints and photos? Yes. Processing at the jail, including fingerprinting and photographs, is a standard part of booking for a domestic violence arrest in South Carolina.
Why Choose the Greg McCollum Complete Legal Defense Team
Facing a domestic violence charge in South Carolina can bring immediate changes to daily life, from bond conditions to restrictions on returning home. Greg McCollum brings 30 years of experience and a background as a former prosecutor to domestic violence cases in the Myrtle Beach area, giving clients a defense team that understands both sides of the courtroom.
If you have questions about a domestic violence arrest, call the Greg McCollum Complete Legal Defense Team at (843) 626-5480. Consultations are confidential.
