Public Notice Guide: Crimes and Offenses
Publication of the name of a victim of criminal sexual conduct
16-3-730
The name of a victim of sexual conduct whether it has been committed or alleged should not be published in a newspaper in this state. If publication occurs, a fine of no more than $1,000 or three years imprisonment carries.
Section | Notice | Where | When |
|---|---|---|---|
16-3-730 | A publication of the victim of sexual conduct | A newspaper in the state | If published carries a fine of no more than $1,000 or up to three years imprisonment |
Exact wording:
“Whoever publishes or causes to be published the name of any person upon whom the crime of criminal sexual conduct has been committed or alleged to have been committed in this State in any newspaper, magazine or other publication shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or imprisonment of not more than three years. The provisions of this section shall not apply to publications made by order of court.”
Publication of unlawful sound recordings
16-11-910
A notice of any kind in terms of gaining compensation on sound recordings that are deemed unlawful will result in punishment provided in the penalties section 1611920.
Section | Notice | Where | When |
|---|---|---|---|
16-11-910 | A notice of any kind on unlawful sound recordings | A newspaper in the state of South Carolina | Anytime |
Exact wording:
“(A) It is unlawful for a person to: (2) advertise, offer for sale or resale, or sell or resell, or cause the sale or resale, or rent or cause the rental of, or possess for any of these purposes any article described in item (1) with the knowledge that the sounds on it have been transferred without the consent of the owner; A person who violates this section, upon conviction, must be punished as provided for in Section 16-11-920.
(B) As used in this section: (1) “Person” means an individual, partnership, corporation, company, association, any communications media including, but not limited to, radio or television, broadcasters or licensees, newspapers, magazines, or other publications, or media which offer facilities for the purposes stated in this chapter, or other legal entity.”
Publication in effort to return a found handgun
16-23-55
If a handgun is found it should be turned over to law enforcement where there is a ninety day holding period. During the ninety days an advertisement of the description of the handgun should be placed at least twice in a newspaper with general circulation.
Section | Notice | Where | When |
|---|---|---|---|
16-23-55 | A notice of advertisement of the description for a found handgun | A newspaper with general circulation | At least twice during the ninety day holding period |
Exact wording:
“(B) At least twice during the ninety-day holding period, the agency shall advertise the handgun with its full description in a newspaper having general circulation in the county where the handgun was found.”
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