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Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) created the Second Chance initiative to help returning citizens learn a skill and understand how to successfully search for a job. By helping individuals prepare for employment, they gain confidence, purpose, and direction, reducing the recidivism rate.

First offense simple possession of any drug can now be expunged after three years; First offense possession of prescription drugs can be expunged after three years; and. First offense possession with intent to distribute (PWID) and drug can be expunged, however not until 20 years after completion of the sentence.

South Carolina Expungement Rules Expungement?for ?misdemeanors or summary offenses? ($1000 or 30-day sentence), after 3-year waiting-period from date of conviction if clean (no conviction), 5-year waiting-period from conviction if offense was domestic violence if clean. ?S.C. Code Ann. § 22-5-910(A)?.

How long does a felony stay on your record in South Carolina? Like misdemeanors, felonies will stay on your record indefinitely unless those charges are eligible for an expungement and you follow the legal process to have those records expunged. Do I need a South Carolina expungement lawyer to get my record cleared up?

There are fees associated with an expungement, except when charges are dismissed or nol prossed (not prosecuted), or when a person is found not guilty. In those cases, the expungement is FREE, unless charges are dismissed in plea negotiations.

What fees do I pay for an expungement? You must pay a $250.00 administrative fee to the Solicitor's office, a $25.00 fee to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (?SLED?), and $35.00 filing fee to the Clerk of Court. You pay the fees with separate money orders when you apply to your Solicitor's office.