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SC H4679

SC H4679
Credit for time served


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024

Introduced Session

125th General Assembly

Bill Summary

A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 24-13-40, RELATING TO the COMPUTATION OF TIME SERVED BY PRISONERS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ALLOWS PRISONERS TO USE TIME SPENT UNDER MONITORED HOUSE ARREST AGAINST THEIR SENTENCE WHEN COMPUTING TIME SERVED BY A PRISONER.

AI Summary

This bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to delete the provision that allows prisoners to use time spent under monitored house arrest against their sentence when computing the time served by a prisoner. The bill maintains the existing provisions that allow for the computation of time served by prisoners, including giving full credit against the sentence for time served prior to trial and sentencing, with some exceptions.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 01/09/2024)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
  • ‐ Prisons and Correctional Institutions

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