S.C. Code Regs. 12-502.16. Inmate Medical Forms

A. Description: Medical screening record created upon the incarceration of an inmate and compiled throughout the incarceration of the inmate. Information includes Receiving Screening Form, Display Medical Screening, nurse’s and physician’s notes, records from Emergency Room or other treatment facility, log of prescribed medication, distribution of medication, and log of taking the medication. B. Retention: (1) Adult Medical Records: 10 years after medical incident, then destroy. (2) Juvenile Medical Records: 13 years after medical incident, then destroy.