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South Carolina Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
What information must registrants provide?
How frequently must they register? And for how long?
Quarterly/biannually 23-3-460(A)(B) *
For life 23-3-460(A) *
https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t23c003.php
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
No.
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
Residency 23-3-535 *
Against living in campus housing, state supported 23-3-465 *
Release to public, to newspapers 23-3-490 *
Electronic monitoring 23-3-540 *
Internet identifiers 23-3-555d *
https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t23c003.php
Fees 62 D100 62.10
http://scstatehouse.gov/query.php?search=DOC&searchtext=62.22&category=BUDGET&year=2017&version_id=7&return_page=&version_title=Appropriation%20Act&coniSd=8882929&result_pos=0&keyval=37068&numrows=50
Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?
No.
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?
Ten or more days, according to these FAQs citing § 23-3-430 (A)
However, 23-3-430(A) doesn’t say that as far as I can tell.
http://scor.sled.sc.gov/FAQs.aspx#3
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?
Within three days 23-3-53 5(G) *
https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t23c003.php
State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration
What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences?
16-3-652 – 659; 16-3-755; 16-3-800 – 820
https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t16c003.php
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
Lifetime electronic monitoring can be allowed for those on lifetime registration 23-3-540(H) *
https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t23c003.php
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
What are the state civil commitment laws?
Title 44 44-48-10 – 44-48-170
https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t44c048.php
See also
http://www.scag.gov/sexually-violent-predator
What is the age of consent?
Age 16 16-3-655(2)
https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t16c003.php
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
No. Mistake of age may be used as a defense in some cases.
Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
Yes, after prison, parole, and probation
https://www.scjustice.org/people-felony-records-can-vote-south-carolina-heres/
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
http://scor.sled.sc.gov/FAQs.aspx#3
https://www.dppps.sc.gov/Offender-Supervision/Supervision-Strategies/Sex-Offender-Management
http://www.rcsd.net/inv/statutesexofndr.htm
How does the state’s legislative process work?
https://www.scstatehouse.gov/publicationspage/Booklet_2010_14thedition.pdf
https://www.scstatehouse.gov/studentpage/What/What.shtml
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
Must create account
https://reports.scstatehouse.gov/lits/litsindex.html
May search by a variety of methods, including by subject and an index
https://www.scstatehouse.gov/legislation.php
Offers free and subscription services
http://www.ncsl.org/research/telecommunications-and-information-technology/bill-tracking-and-subscription-services.aspx
Best keywords are:
Sex offender; sexual offense; sex offense registry
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
Each source above has its own instructions and procedures.
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
House judiciary
https://www.scstatehouse.gov/CommitteeInfo/housejudiciary.php
Senate judiciary
https://www.scstatehouse.gov/CommitteeInfo/senatejudiciary.php
Joint https://www.scstatehouse.gov/publicationspage/JtSpecCommList.pdf
Sentencing reform oversight
Link needed.
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
Senate
https://www.scstatehouse.gov/member.php?chamber=S
House
https://www.scstatehouse.gov/member.php?chamber=H
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
Response needed.
Link needed.
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
Response needed.
Link needed.
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Response needed.
Link needed.
Other helpful information
* All chapter 23 statutes are at the same link