Allows expungement of first offense nonviolent offenses and drug treatment court convictions.
Allows individuals convicted of a first offense nonviolent offense to apply for expungement of their criminal record, provided they have no pending charges and have not been convicted of another offense. Also allows expungement for those who successfully complete a drug treatment court program for a first offense nonviolent offense, provided they have no pending charges and have not been convicted of another offense for three years from the date of completion. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is required to keep a nonpublic record of the offense and the date of expungement.
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