South Carolina · DUI · Checked October 2026
Can a DUI Be Expunged in South Carolina?
Can a DUI Be Expunged in South Carolina?
Whether a DUI can come off your record in South Carolina, and how long it counts against you.
- Expungement or sealing
- South Carolina's general expungement for minor convictions does not apply to an offense involving the operation of a motor vehicle, and people charged with DUI or DUAC cannot enter pretrial intervention
- Lookback period
- 10 years
Expungement or Sealing in South Carolina
South Carolina's general expungement for minor convictions does not apply to an offense involving the operation of a motor vehicle, and people charged with DUI or DUAC cannot enter pretrial intervention.
Rules in South Carolina
S.C. Code § 22-5-910(A) allows expungement of some low-level convictions after three years but states that it 'does not apply to an offense involving the operation of a motor vehicle.' S.C. Code § 17-22-50 bars people charged with driving under the influence or with an unlawful alcohol concentration from pretrial intervention.
How Long It Counts for Repeat Offenses in South Carolina
10 years.S.C. Code § 56-5-2930(D); § 56-5-2990(A)(4), (A)(6)
Official source: how long it counts for repeat offenses (South Carolina)
More on DUI Law in South Carolina
See the full overview of DUI laws in South Carolina and read about how long a DUI stays on your record.
This page summarizes South Carolina law from official sources, checked October 2026. It isn't legal advice; a lawyer licensed in South Carolina can advise on your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a DUI Be Expunged or Sealed in South Carolina?
South Carolina's general expungement for minor convictions does not apply to an offense involving the operation of a motor vehicle, and people charged with DUI or DUAC cannot enter pretrial intervention.