Bill > H3280

This bill amends South Carolina's pardon eligibility guidelines by making grammatical and technical changes to Section 24-21-950 of the state code. Specifically, the bill modifies language around when individuals can be considered for pardons, removing the requirement that inmates can only be considered for pardons before their parole eligibility date under extraordinary circumstances. The updated guidelines now allow probationers, persons discharged from sentences, and parolees to be considered for pardons at different stages: probationers can be considered any time after discharge from supervision, persons discharged without parole can be considered any time after discharge, and parolees can be considered after successfully completing five years of supervision or completing their maximum parole period. The bill also maintains a provision that allows crime victims or family members living in South Carolina to petition for a pardon for someone who has completed their supervision or been discharged from their sentence. The changes appear to streamline and simplify the pardon consideration process, making it more accessible and less restrictive. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

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