H4387

Law Enforcement Officer Misconduct

Introduced·4/23/25
Introduced Text

South Carolina H4387 amends misconduct reporting requirements for law enforcement officers.

South Carolina H4387 amends the South Carolina Code to require law enforcement agencies to report any acts of misconduct by officers to the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy within fifteen days of concluding internal investigations. The bill mandates that agencies prosecute reported incidents of misconduct before a contested case hearing, limiting prosecutorial discretion for certain allegations. If an agency declines to prosecute, it must provide detailed reasons in a written report. Agency heads must also explain these reasons at the next council meeting.

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History

Apr 23, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Apr 23, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary