Bill > H4270

This bill amends South Carolina law to provide protections for individuals involved in eviction proceedings by regulating the public accessibility of eviction records. Under the proposed legislation, if an eviction case is filed but does not result in an actual eviction order (Order of Eviction or Writ of Ejectment) within thirty days, the record must be removed from public indices and files, either by court order or upon application by the defendant. Additionally, the bill mandates that all eviction-related records containing personal information about a defendant must be automatically removed from public view six years after the case's final disposition, regardless of whether the case was resolved through an eviction order, settlement, or payment of judgment. This provision aims to prevent long-term negative consequences for individuals who have been involved in eviction proceedings, potentially helping to reduce barriers to future housing and employment opportunities by limiting the public visibility of past legal challenges.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4270&session=126&summary=B