The bill S. 744 proposes an amendment to the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 27-37-170, which allows individuals to apply for the expungement of their civil eviction records. Under this new provision, a person can seek expungement from the magistrate court in their county if they have not experienced any additional evictions for a minimum of five years following their last eviction. The magistrate court is required to verify that no other evictions have occurred during this five-year period through a public index or other reasonable methods.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the South Carolina Office of Court Administration will establish the fees associated with civil expungement applications. This legislation aims to provide individuals with a pathway to clear their eviction records, potentially improving their housing opportunities and reducing the long-term impacts of eviction on their lives. The act will take effect upon receiving approval from the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/10/2025: 27-37-170
Latest Version: 27-37-170