South Carolina S 56: Ejectment of Tenants Verdict

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2025-2026 Bill 56 Text of Previous Version (Dec. 11, 2024) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 56

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING 
SECTION 27-37-100, RELATING TO THE EFFECT OF VERDICT FOR PLAINTIFF, SO AS TO 
SEAL THE EJECTMENT OF THE PLAINTIFF FROM PUBLIC RECORD.

Be it enacted by the General 
Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1. Section 27-37-100 of the S.C. Code is amended to read:

 Section 
27-37-100. (A) If the verdict be for the plaintiff the magistrate 
shall within five days issue a writ of ejectment and the tenant shall be 
ejected by the constable or special constable or the sheriff of the county.

 (B) The judge may seal the writ of 
ejectment such that it does not become a public record negatively affecting the 
tenant's credit worthiness.

SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval 
by the Governor.

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