State v. Griffin

Petitioner seeks a writ of certiorari to review the Court of Appeals’ decision in State v. Griffin, 413 S.C. 258, 776 S.E.2d 87 (Ct.App.2015). We grant the petition, dispense with further briefing, and affirm the Court of Appeals’ decision as modified.

After the start of trial, Petitioner moved to dismiss the case on the grounds that the deputies involved in his arrest and detainment were not duly qualified pursuant to S.C.Code Ann. §§ 23-13-10 and -20 (2007), because: (1) they were not properly bonded; (2) their oaths of office were not properly evidenced by a certifícate signed by the…