The bill H. 5617 proposes an amendment to Section 17-13-150 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which pertains to the requirements for providing copies of search warrants to individuals subject to those warrants. The amendment seeks to remove the existing requirement that a copy of the affidavit, which supports the issuance of the search warrant, must be provided to the individual served with the warrant. Instead, the bill stipulates that if the person whose property is taken under the search warrant requests it, they must be provided with a copy of the inventory of the items taken.

This change aims to streamline the process surrounding search warrants by eliminating the necessity of providing the affidavit, while still ensuring that individuals can obtain an inventory of their property if they demand it. The bill is currently under consideration in the House Committee on Judiciary and will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
04/29/2026: 17-13-150
Latest Version: 17-13-150