Bill > S0005

This bill amends South Carolina's legal code by adding a new section that prevents the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) from including unadjudicated arrests in criminal history background checks. An unadjudicated arrest refers to a criminal arrest where no final legal determination or disposition has been made, meaning the person has not yet been formally convicted or cleared of charges. The bill essentially aims to protect individuals from having unresolved or potentially unfounded arrest records disclosed during background check processes. The new provision would prohibit SLED from releasing information about arrests that have not yet been fully processed through the legal system, which could help prevent potential negative consequences for individuals who may have been arrested but not ultimately charged or found guilty. The bill would take effect immediately upon receiving the Governor's approval.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=5&session=126&summary=B