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TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-240 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COURT MAY DIRECT THAT AN INMATE NOT BE ALLOWED TO SERVE A LAWSUIT AGAINST ANY PERSON, AGENCY, OR ENTITY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1, Title 14 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 14-1-240. A court may direct that an inmate not be allowed to serve a lawsuit against any person, agency, or entity if it finds that the inmate has filed or served three previous lawsuits that were held by a court to be malicious, frivolous, repetitive, or intended solely to harass a party unless the inmate alleges by credible statements a clear danger to his health or safety."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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