H3139

Amends South Carolina law to establish procedures for executing warrants, including mandatory body-worn camera use and knock-and-announce.

This bill amends South Carolina law to establish specific procedures for law enforcement officers executing warrants. It mandates that officers must physically knock and announce themselves before entering a home, wait fifteen seconds for a response, and wear a body-worn camera that records for five minutes before and after executing the warrant. The bill also outlines penalties for violations, including suspension of law enforcement officer certification, and allows for civil actions against officers or agencies that fail to comply with these requirements.