The South Carolina Application for Post-Conviction Relief (SCPC) is a legal document that is used to challenge a criminal conviction or sentence. It can also be used to request a new trial or a reduction in a sentence. This application is also known as a writ of habeas corpus and is available in both state and federal court. There are three types of South Carolina Applications for Post-Conviction Relief: an initial application, an amended application, and an application for relief from an unconstitutional sentence. An initial application is the first step in challenging a conviction or sentence. It must be filed within one year of the date the conviction became final. The initial application must include a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, as well as any other claims of constitutional violations. An amended application can be filed if the initial application was denied. It must be filed within two years of the date the conviction became final. The amended application must include any new claims of constitutional violations and/or errors in the initial application. An application for relief from an unconstitutional sentence can be filed if the sentence received was unconstitutional. It must be filed within two years of the date the sentence was imposed. The application must include an argument as to why the sentence is unconstitutional.