The bill H. 3598 aims to enhance the reporting requirements for various judicial entities in South Carolina regarding the disposition of criminal cases and related orders. It amends existing laws to require clerks of court, magistrates, and municipal judges to report case dispositions to the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) within forty-eight hours of certain orders being issued, rescinded, or terminated, rather than the previous five-day requirement. Additionally, the bill mandates that law enforcement agencies report specific incident filings to SLED within twenty-four hours.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new provisions regarding firearm sales and transfers, stipulating that no transfer of a firearm may occur unless a criminal background check has been completed, or five days have passed without a negative report from the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). Violations of this provision are classified as misdemeanors, carrying penalties of up to three years in prison or fines. The bill also includes definitions for key terms related to firearms and establishes a framework for compliance with these new reporting and background check requirements.

Statutes affected:
12/12/2024: 14-17-325, 22-1-200, 14-25-250, 23-1-260
02/05/2025: 14-17-325, 22-1-200, 14-25-250, 23-1-260
Latest Version: 14-17-325, 22-1-200, 14-25-250, 23-1-260