South Carolina Statutes

§ 16-15-412 — Crimes or offenses concerning images or exploitation of minors; arrest warrants.

South Carolina § 16-15-412
JurisdictionSouth Carolina
Title 16CRIMES AND OFFENSES
Ch. 15OFFENSES AGAINST MORALITY AND DECENCY

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S.C. Code Ann. § 16-15-412 (2026).

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Any warrant for arrest for an alleged crime or offense that concerns a morphed image or an identifiable minor under Section 16-15-395, first degree sexual exploitation of a minor; Section 16-15-405, second degree sexual exploitation of a minor; or, Section 16-15-410, third degree sexual exploitation of a minor may only be issued upon:

(1)a return of a "true bill" of an indictment by the state grand jury, or (2) a finding of probable cause following an investigation conducted by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force in conjunction with the Attorney General's Office.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 2025 Act No. 58 (S.29), SECTION 5, eff May 22, 2025.

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