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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 THE EARLY RELEASE OF INMATEs, 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 a section of the South Carolina Code of Laws related to the early release of inmates. Specifically, it reduces the percentage of time that inmates who have committed "no parole offenses" must serve before they become eligible for early release, discharge, or community supervision from 85% to 65% for certain drug offenses. The bill applies this reduction to inmates currently incarcerated under certain circumstances.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Williams, Thigpen (on 01/31/2023)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Illegal Drugs and Narcotics Control
- ‐ 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=3520&session=125&summary=B | 12/15/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3520_20221215.htm | 12/15/2022 |
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