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Introduced
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Introduced Session
125th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY, BY ADDING SECTION 23-1-242, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DELETION OR DESTRUCTION OF DATA FROM A BODY-WORN CAMERA WITH THE INTENT TO ALTER OR INFLUENCE A CRIMINAL ACTION, CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION, INTERNAL POLICE INVESTIGATION, CIVIL ACTION, OR POTENTIAL CIVIL ACTION IF NOTICE IS PROVIDED BY THE ADVERSE PARTY, OR IF LITIGATION IS REASONABLY ANTICIPATED, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS; and by amending Section 23-1-240, relating to POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE USE OF BODY-WORN CAMERAS, so as to PROVIDE THAT A TRIAL JUDGE MAY INSTRUCT A JURY THAT IT MAY INFER NEGLIGENCE IF AN OFFICER WEARING A BODY-WORN CAMERA FAILED TO PRODUCE VIDEO.
AI Summary
This bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to prohibit the deletion or destruction of data from a body-worn camera with the intent to alter or influence a criminal action, investigation, or civil proceeding. It imposes penalties for violations, but provides exemptions if the deletion or destruction is done in accordance with established policies and procedures. The bill also allows a trial judge to instruct a jury that it may infer negligence if an officer wearing a body-worn camera fails to produce video evidence. The bill aims to ensure the integrity and preservation of body camera footage as evidence.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Scrivener's error corrected (on 07/27/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0308&session=125&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/308_20230727.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/308_20221207.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/308_20221207.htm |
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