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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 63-19-1820, Relating To The Board Of Juvenile Parole, So As To Apply To Juveniles Committed To The Department Of Juvenile Justice As The Result Of Adjudication For A Violent Felony.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing South Carolina law to clarify that the Board of Juvenile Parole's responsibilities, including reviewing records, making release decisions, and conducting periodic inspections, apply specifically to juveniles committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) as a result of being found guilty of a violent felony. The bill also outlines conditions for conditional release, requiring juveniles to agree in writing to be subject to searches without a warrant by their aftercare counselor, probation agent, or any law enforcement officer, with specific reporting requirements for law enforcement regarding these searches to prevent abuse. Additionally, it allows the board to waive quarterly reviews for juveniles committed for violent crimes until they reach established minimum parole guidelines, after which reviews will occur within three to twelve months.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Brandon Cox (R)*,
Kambrell Garvin (D),
Harriet Holman (R),
Travis Moore (R),
Heath Sessions (R),
Spencer Wetmore (D),
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=5119&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/5119_20260205.htm |
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