In all cases where indices affecting real property are required to be maintained in the offices of the clerk of court or register of deeds and where these indices are maintained by electronic or computer means, the clerk of court or register of deeds shall provide at least a second or backup copy of the indices which must be available for use by the public in the event of destruction or unavailability of the electronic indices.
HISTORY: 1990 Act No. 312, Section 1.
Code Commissioner's Note
1997 Act No. 34, Section 1, directed the Code Commissioner to change all references to "Register of Mesne Conveyances" to "Register of Deeds" wherever appearing in the 1976 Code of Laws.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 9 - Indexing And Filing
Section 30-9-10. Indexes to records of registry.
Section 30-9-20. Separate indexes.
Section 30-9-40. Requirement and effect of indexing of instruments filed for recording.
Section 30-9-50. Indexing of deeds of certain officers.
Section 30-9-75. Second or backup copy of indices maintained by electronic or computer means.