The bill H. 3147 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 24-3-975, which establishes that state, county, or municipal jails and detention facilities are prohibited from intercepting, recording, monitoring, or divulging telephonic communications between inmates and other individuals, except when specifically ordered by a court on a case-by-case basis. This change seeks to enhance the privacy rights of inmates regarding their communications.

The proposed legislation emphasizes the importance of protecting inmate communications from unauthorized surveillance, thereby ensuring that such interactions remain confidential unless there is a legitimate legal reason for monitoring them. The bill will take effect upon receiving approval from the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 24-3-975
Latest Version: 24-3-975