The bill S. 5 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding a new section, 23-3-42, which stipulates that the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is prohibited from including unadjudicated arrests in records released during criminal history background checks. This change is intended to protect individuals who have not been convicted of a crime from having unproven allegations affect their background checks.

The bill emphasizes the importance of ensuring that only relevant and adjudicated information is disclosed in background checks, thereby potentially reducing the negative impact of unadjudicated arrests on individuals' opportunities for employment and other areas of life. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/11/2024: 23-3-42
Latest Version: 23-3-42