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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 24-13-150, relating to Early release, discharge, community supervision, limitations, AND forfeiture of credits, SO AS TO REDUCE THE PERCENTAGE OF TIME INMATES WHO HAVE COMMITTED "NO PAROLE OFFENSES" MUST SERVE BEFORE THEY 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.
AI Summary
This bill amends South Carolina's Code of Laws to reduce the percentage of time that inmates who have committed "no parole offenses" must serve before becoming eligible for early release, discharge, or community supervision. Specifically, for certain drug offenses, the bill reduces the required percentage from 85% to 65%. This reduction applies retroactively to inmates currently incarcerated, subject to any additional requirements or restrictions. The bill also clarifies the rules around forfeiting earned credits if an inmate commits an offense or violates institutional rules during their imprisonment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Scrivener's error corrected (on 01/31/2023)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Prisons and Correctional Institutions
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3343&session=125&summary=B | 12/08/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3343_20221208.htm | 01/31/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3343_20230131.htm | 01/31/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3343_20221208.htm | 12/08/2022 |
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