S.0428

Fraudulent Check Expungement

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South Carolina S0428 allows for the expungement of multiple misdemeanor check fraud convictions after ten years and mandates the destruction of.

South Carolina S0428 amends the state code to allow individuals convicted of multiple misdemeanor offenses of check fraud to apply for expungement of their records after ten years from the date of their last conviction. This provision does not apply to felony offenses. Additionally, law enforcement or prosecution agencies are required to destroy arrest records if it is determined that the arrest was due to mistaken identity. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division must maintain a nonpublic record of the expunged offense to prevent future misuse of the expungement rights.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

90 Yea

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6 Nay

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13 Not Voting

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15 Absent

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Calendar

May 5

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Full Committee on 114, 235, 399, 428, 751, 823, 829, 845, 922, 996

Apr 29

9:00 AM

House Judiciary Criminal Laws Subcommittee on 235, 399, 428

History

Jul 1

Effective date 06/25/26

Jul 1

Act No. 248

Jun 25

Senate

Veto overridden by originating body Ayes-36 Nays-3