The bill H. 3519 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding two new sections related to the handling of subpoenas, court orders, and search warrants for electronic data. Section 17-13-180 mandates that South Carolina businesses must treat subpoenas, court orders, or warrants issued by other states as if they were issued by a South Carolina court. This applies to various types of businesses, including corporations and foreign entities that store electronic data within the state.

Additionally, Section 17-13-190 outlines the process for issuing search warrants for electronic data, allowing circuit court judges to issue warrants for data stored by businesses regardless of location, provided the business operates in South Carolina. The section details the requirements for issuing warrants, including the need for an affidavit and the timeline for execution. It also stipulates that records seized under these warrants are admissible in court if accompanied by proper certification. The bill will take effect upon the Governor's approval.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 17-13-180, 17-13-190
Latest Version: 17-13-180, 17-13-190