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Introduced
01/12/2021
01/12/2021
In Committee
01/12/2021
01/12/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/12/2022
05/12/2022
Introduced Session
124th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend Section 24-13-150, 24-13-210, And 24-13-230, Code Of Laws Of South Carolina, 1976, All Relating To The Early Release, Discharge, Community Supervision, Forfeiture Of Credits, Credits For Good Behavior, And Reduction In A Sentence For Certain Inmates, So As To Provide For A Reduction In The Sentence Of An Inmate Convicted Of Certain "no Parole Offenses" Upon Satisfying Certain Conditions.
AI Summary
This bill amends South Carolina's laws regarding early release, discharge, and community supervision for inmates convicted of "no parole offenses". The key changes are:
1) Inmates convicted of "no parole offenses" related to controlled substances or other illegal drugs can be eligible for early release, discharge, and community supervision once they have served 65% of their sentence, if they have had no major disciplinary issues and have substantially completed rehabilitation and reentry programs.
2) These provisions apply retroactively to the terms of imprisonment already imposed for these types of "no parole offenses".
3) Inmates eligible under these new provisions are entitled to increased sentence reductions for good conduct and participation in work, education, or vocational training programs.
The bill aims to provide opportunities for early release and reduced sentences for certain non-violent offenders, while maintaining the 85% service requirement for most "no parole offenses".
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Corrections and Penology (on 01/12/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0170&session=124&summary=B |
| Fiscal Note - S0170 2021-10-27 Updated | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/fiscalimpactstatements/S0170%202021-10-27%20updated.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - S0170 2021-01-12 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/fiscalimpactstatements/S0170%202021-01-12%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/prever/170_20201209.htm |
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