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Introduced
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Introduced Session
125th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 16-11-450, relating to IMMUNITY FROM CRIMINAL PROSECUTION AND CIVIL ACTIONS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES FOR THE USE OF DEADLY FORCE AGAINST ANOTHER PERSON (STAND YOUR GROUND), so as to PROVIDE THE BURDEN OF PROOF IS ON THE STATE TO PROVE THAT IMMUNITY IS INAPPLICABLE WHEN A DEFENDANT ASSERTS ENTITLEMENT TO IMMUNITY IN A PRETRIAL HEARING PURSUANT TO STAND YOUR GROUND PROVISIONS.
AI Summary
This bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to provide that in a pretrial hearing where a defendant asserts immunity under the "stand your ground" law, the burden of proof is on the state to show that the defendant is not entitled to immunity. This shifts the burden of proof from the defendant to the state in these types of hearings.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 01/10/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3040&session=125&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3040_20221208.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3040_20221208.htm |
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