Bill > S0744

This bill amends South Carolina law to create a new process for expunging civil eviction records. Under the proposed legislation, individuals can apply to have their eviction records cleared if they have not had any additional evictions in the state for at least five years. The application would be submitted to the magistrate court in the county where the person resides, and the court must grant the expungement after verifying through a public index or other reasonable method that no new evictions have occurred during the five-year period. The South Carolina Office of Court Administration will be responsible for setting the fees associated with this civil expungement process. This bill aims to provide a pathway for individuals to remove past eviction records, potentially helping them improve their housing prospects by clearing negative rental history after a significant period without further eviction incidents. The legislation would take effect upon receiving the Governor's approval.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0744&session=126&summary=B