South Carolina § 1-6-80 - Evidence of criminal activity; certification and information to be provided to prosecuting attorney.
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§ 1-6-80. Evidence of criminal activity; certification and information to be provided to prosecuting attorney.
(A) If the State Inspector General discovers evidence of criminal activity, the State Inspector General shall certify to the appropriate prosecuting attorney the following information:
(1) the identity of a person who may be involved in the criminal activity; and
(2) the criminal statute that the State Inspector General believes has been violated.
(B) In addition, the State Inspector General must provide the prosecuting attorney with any relevant documents, transcripts, written statements, or other evidence. If the prosecuting attorney decides to prosecute the crime described in the information certified to the prosecuting attorney, or any other related crimes, the State Inspector General must cooperate with the prosecuting attorney in the investigation and prosecution of the case. Upon request of the prosecuting attorney, the State Inspector General may participate on behalf of the State in a resulting criminal trial.
HISTORY: 2012 Act No. 105, SECTION 2, eff January 1, 2012.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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