SC House to Take Up Bill On Warrantless Searches
Wed, February 24, 2010
COLUMBIA — South Carolina legislators are expected to debate a bill allowing officers to search people released on probation or parole without a warrant.
The House is expected to take up the bill on Wednesday.
It allows officers to bypass going to a judge for a warrant before searching people on probation or parole. They can search the person, the vehicle the person owns or is driving, and any possessions, such as a purse or bookbag.
Inmates must agree to the searches before they're released.
The Senate approved the measure last year.
The House Judiciary Committee added a requirement that officers first verify the person is on probation or parole.
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