Recording Laws
One-Party Consent
South Carolina is a one-party consent state. One party's consent is sufficient.
Statute: S.C. Code § 17-30-30
Can Record Police: Yes (in public)
Penalties: Felony; up to 5 years imprisonment
Stop and Identify
No ID Requirement
No state statute requiring identification
Immigration Policy
Anti-Sanctuary State
South Carolina has strict immigration enforcement. E-Verify required.
ICE Cooperation: Full Cooperation
E-Verify: Required
287(g) Agreements: Yes
State Resources
State Bar Association
https://www.scbar.org/Legal Aid
https://www.sclegal.org/Remember in South Carolina
- ✓ You always have the right to remain silent
- ✓ You can record police in public spaces
- ✓ You do not have to consent to a search
- ✓ If arrested, say "I want a lawyer"