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SC H3623

SC H3623
Early release of an inmate


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Introduced
01/12/2021
In Committee
04/29/2021
Crossed Over
04/29/2021
Passed
Dead
05/12/2022

Introduced Session

124th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amend Section 24-13-150, Code Of Laws Of South Carolina, 1976, Relating To The Early Release Of An Inmate, So As To Reduce The Percentage Of Time An Inmate Who Has Committed A "no Parole Offense" Must Serve Before He May Become Eligible For Early Release, Discharge, Or Community Supervision From Eighty-five Percent To Sixty-five Percent For Certain Drug Offenses, And To Provide This Reduction Applies To Inmates Currently Incarcerated Under Certain Circumstances; To Amend Section 44-53-370, Relating To The Unlawful Possession, Manufacture, And Trafficking Of Controlled Substances, So As To Revise The Penalties And Weight Presumptions, And Eliminate Mandatory Minimum Sentences; And To Amend Section 44-53-375, Relating To The Unlawful Possession, Manufacture, And Trafficking Of Methamphetamine, Cocaine Base, Or Other Controlled Substances, So As To Revise The Penalties And Weight Presumptions, And Eliminate Mandatory Minimum Sentences.

AI Summary

This bill amends several sections of the South Carolina Code of Laws to reduce the percentage of time an inmate convicted of certain "no parole offense" drug crimes must serve before becoming eligible for early release, discharge, or community supervision from 85% to 65%. It also revises the penalties and weight presumptions for unlawful possession, manufacture, and trafficking of controlled substances like methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl, and eliminates mandatory minimum sentences for some of these offenses. The bill applies retroactively to inmates currently serving sentences for the affected crimes and takes effect upon the Governor's approval.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (24)

Last Action

Committed to Committee on Judiciary (on 02/22/2022)

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