S.C. Code § 17-19-90 : — CRIMINAL PROCEDURESINDICTMENTS —19-90 - Objections to defects in indictments TEXT PDF Every objection to any indictment for any defect apparent on the face thereof shall be taken by demurrer or on motion to quash such indictment before the jury shall be sworn and not afterwards. S.C. Code § 17-19-90 1887 (19) 829; R. S. 56; Cr. C. '02 Section 57; Cr. C. '12 Section 84; Cr. P. '22 Section 90; 1932 Code Section 1004; 1942 Code Section 1004; 1952 Code Section 17-409; 1962 Code Section 17-409.