Rights of detained persons
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would require law enforcement officers in South Carolina to activate audio and video recording equipment when detaining a person, and to inform the detained person of the reason for the detention and when they will be released. It also states that any statements obtained by law enforcement without providing this information to the detained person would be inadmissible in court. The bill aims to increase transparency and accountability during detention.
Key provisions
- Law enforcement must activate audio and video recording equipment upon detaining a person.
- Detained individuals must be informed of the reason for their detention.
- Detained individuals must be informed of when they will be released.
- Statements obtained without providing this information are inadmissible in court.
Who is affected
- Law enforcement officers
- Individuals detained by law enforcement
Notable changes
- Requires audio and video recording during detention.
- Creates a rule regarding the admissibility of statements obtained without providing required information.
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