(A) The use of a chokehold or carotid hold is limited to circumstances where the use of deadly force would otherwise be authorized and is objectively reasonable.
(B) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the wilful use of excessive force in an objectively unreasonable manner may be considered misconduct and may serve as grounds for disciplinary action against the law enforcement officer, including dismissal, demotion, suspension, or transfer.
(C) The Law Enforcement Training Council shall develop and implement curricula and standards to address the lawful justifiable use of chokeholds and carotid holds in accordance with this section.
HISTORY: 2022 Act No. 218 (H.3050), Section 3, eff May 23, 2022.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
Section 23-1-15. Public parking lots within police jurisdiction.
Section 23-1-20. Employment of peace officers on contingent basis; penalties.
Section 23-1-30. Subsistence allowance for police officials and law-enforcement officers.
Section 23-1-40. Subsistence allowance for municipal and county law-enforcement officers.
Section 23-1-80. Quarterly reports of peace officers without pay.
Section 23-1-90. Reports of arrests in counties containing cities or towns of over 5,000.
Section 23-1-100. Purchase of bloodhounds or other dogs by county.
Section 23-1-140. Rural policemen shall not collect fees in certain cases.
Section 23-1-150. Residency requirements for county law enforcement officers.
Section 23-1-170. Use of out-of-state license plates for certain purposes.
Section 23-1-212. Enforcement of state criminal laws by federal law enforcement officers.
Section 23-1-225. Retired law enforcement officers to retain status and weapons.