Juvenile sex offenders in South Carolina may petition to remove their names from the sex offender registry.

This bill amends the South Carolina Code to allow certain juvenile sex offenders to petition the family court to remove their names from the sex offender registry. The family court will consider factors such as the likelihood of reoffending, the juvenile's age at the time of the offense, and mitigating or aggravating factors. The court may order treatment as a condition of removal. The petitioner cannot reapply for three years if denied unless otherwise ordered by the court.

Juvenile sex offenders in South Carolina may petition to remove their names from the sex offender registry.

This bill amends the South Carolina Code to allow certain juvenile sex offenders to petition the family court to remove their names from the sex offender registry. The family court will consider factors such as the likelihood of reoffending, the juvenile's age at the time of the offense, and mitigating or aggravating factors. The court may order treatment as a condition of removal. The petitioner cannot reapply for three years if denied unless otherwise ordered by the court.