Death in Custody Attorneys in South Carolina

Death in custody attorneys represent families when a loved one dies while being held by law enforcement or in a government detention facility. These cases often involve questions about how the death occurred, whether it could have been prevented, and who is responsible — and these attorneys fight to get families the answers and accountability they deserve.

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Bakari Sellers

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Strom Law Firm, L.L.C.

📍Columbia, SC

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Civil Rights · Death in Custody · Discrimination · Medical Neglect · Personal Injury · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Prison Reform · Wrongful Conviction · Wrongful Death

Bakari Sellers has spent his life at the intersection of law, politics, and civil rights, carrying forward a legacy of advocacy inherited from his father, civil rights icon Dr. Cleveland Sellers. As a lead attorney at St... Read More →

State Filing Deadlines & Legal Limits

For general reference only — not legal advice. Deadlines may vary based on facts and should be verified with an attorney.

Civil Rights & Personal Injury3 years

S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-530(5)

Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.

Notice of Claim Against GovernmentNo general requirement

S.C. Code Ann. § 15-78-110

The South Carolina Tort Claims Act sets a 2-year limitations period for claims against government entities. No separate pre-suit notice period is required.

Qualified ImmunityFederal Doctrine Applies

South Carolina has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.