South Carolina § 23-1-250 - Use of chokeholds limited.
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§ 23-1-250. Use of chokeholds limited.
(A) The use of a chokehold or carotid hold is limited to circumstances where the use of deadly force would otherwise be authorized and is objectively reasonable.
(B) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the wilful use of excessive force in an objectively unreasonable manner may be considered misconduct and may serve as grounds for disciplinary action against the law enforcement officer, including dismissal, demotion, suspension, or transfer.
(C) The Law Enforcement Training Council shall develop and implement curricula and standards to address the lawful justifiable use of chokeholds and carotid holds in accordance with this section.
HISTORY: 2022 Act No. 218 (H.3050), SECTION 3, eff May 23, 2022.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 23-1-250 ("Use of chokeholds limited.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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