South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 48 - Sexually Violent Predator Act
Section 44-48-150. Evidentiary records; court order to open sealed records.

Psychological reports, drug and alcohol reports, treatment records, reports of the diagnostic center, medical records, or victim impact statements which have been submitted to the court or admitted into evidence under this chapter must be part of the record, but must be sealed and opened only on order of the court.
HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 321, Section 1; 2004 Act No. 176, Section 1, eff February 18, 2004.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 44 - Health

Chapter 48 - Sexually Violent Predator Act

Section 44-48-10. Short title.

Section 44-48-20. Legislative findings.

Section 44-48-30. Definitions.

Section 44-48-40. Notification to team, victim and Attorney General regarding release, hearing or parole; effective date of parole or release; immunity.

Section 44-48-50. Multidisciplinary team; appointments; review of records; membership.

Section 44-48-60. Prosecutor's review committee; scope of review; membership requirements.

Section 44-48-70. Petition for probable cause determination.

Section 44-48-80. Determination of probable cause; taking person into custody; hearing; evaluation.

Section 44-48-90. Trial; trier of fact; continuation of trial; assistance of counsel; access of examiners to person; payment of expenses.

Section 44-48-100. Standard for determining predator status; control, care, and treatment of person; release; mistrial procedures; persons incompetent to stand trial.

Section 44-48-110. Periodic mental examination of committed persons; report; petition for release; hearing; trial to consider release.

Section 44-48-120. Petition for release; hearing ordered by court; examination by qualified expert; burden of proof.

Section 44-48-130. Grounds for denial of petition for release.

Section 44-48-140. Restricted release of confidential information and records to agencies and Attorney General.

Section 44-48-150. Evidentiary records; court order to open sealed records.

Section 44-48-160. Registration of persons released from commitment.

Section 44-48-170. Involuntary detention or commitment; constitutional requirements.