Bill > H3154

This bill amends Section 24-21-490 of the South Carolina Code of Laws to modify how restitution is collected and distributed by the Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services. Specifically, the bill requires the department to consider an offender's financial ability when determining the amount of monthly restitution payments. Restitution is a court-ordered payment made by a criminal offender to compensate victims for losses or damages caused by their criminal actions. The key change is the explicit requirement that the department take into account the offender's financial circumstances when setting the monthly payment amount, which could help ensure that restitution payments are realistic and achievable. The bill will take effect upon the Governor's approval, potentially making the restitution collection process more flexible and tailored to individual offenders' economic situations.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3154&session=126&summary=B