Parole, pardon, and clemency hearings in South Carolina must allow potential parolees or their counsel to confront witnesses and require all.

This bill amends South Carolina law to change the procedures for parole, pardon, and clemency hearings. It ensures that potential parolees being considered for parole or their counsel have the right to confront witnesses that appear before the board during their hearings. Additionally, all testimony presented at parole hearings must be taken under oath. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

Parole, pardon, and clemency hearings in South Carolina must allow potential parolees or their counsel to confront witnesses and require all.

This bill amends South Carolina law to change the procedures for parole, pardon, and clemency hearings. It ensures that potential parolees being considered for parole or their counsel have the right to confront witnesses that appear before the board during their hearings. Additionally, all testimony presented at parole hearings must be taken under oath. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.