Bill > S0158

This bill amends South Carolina law to establish procedures for court-ordered third-party monitoring as an additional condition for bond. The bill defines key terms such as "third-party monitoring condition" (which includes monitoring compliance with alcohol and drug testing or home detention), "monitoring agency" (which can be a law enforcement agency, licensed bondsman, or certified monitoring company), and "participant" (the person subject to monitoring). Under the new law, a participant ordered to comply with third-party monitoring must follow the monitoring agency's terms and turn themselves in to a detention facility if ordered. If a participant fails to comply with the monitoring conditions or court order, the court may revoke their bond, amend their sentence, or find them in contempt. The bill provides a framework for courts to impose additional oversight on individuals released on bond, with the goal of ensuring compliance with court-ordered conditions. The legislation will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0158&session=126&summary=B