Bill > S0747

This bill amends South Carolina law to establish graduated penalties for repeat trespassing offenses. Specifically, if a person commits a second violation of certain trespassing statutes (including sections 16-11-600 through 16-11-640), they can be fined up to $750 or imprisoned for up to 60 days. For a third or subsequent offense within five years, the penalties increase to a fine of up to $1,000 or imprisonment for up to 90 days. The bill allows these offenses to be tried in magistrates court, regardless of other jurisdictional limitations, and defines a prior conviction as occurring within five years of the current offense. This approach provides increasing legal consequences for individuals who repeatedly violate trespassing laws, potentially serving as a deterrent to repeated offenses while giving courts flexibility in addressing repeat offenders.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0747&session=126&summary=B