Bill > H3592

This bill amends South Carolina law regarding credit for time served by prisoners, specifically removing a provision that previously prevented individuals who commit a subsequent crime while out on bond or have their bond revoked from receiving credit for time served prior to trial and sentencing. Currently, the law restricts prisoners from receiving credit for time served under certain circumstances, including when they commit a crime while on bond or have their bond revoked. The proposed amendment would eliminate these specific restrictions, potentially allowing more prisoners to receive credit for time served before their trial or sentencing. This change could impact how criminal sentences are calculated and potentially reduce the total time an individual ultimately serves in prison. The bill would take effect immediately upon receiving the Governor's approval, which represents a modification to the existing criminal justice procedures in South Carolina regarding the computation of prisoner sentences.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3592&session=126&summary=B