Amends South Carolina law to allow credit for time spent under monitored house arrest when computing time served by prisoners.

This bill amends South Carolina law to allow credit for time spent under monitored house arrest when computing time served by prisoners. It modifies Section 24-13-40 of the South Carolina Code to include this change. The bill specifies that credit for time served prior to trial and sentencing may be given, except in certain circumstances, such as when the prisoner was an escapee or is awaiting trial for another offense. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

Amends South Carolina law to allow credit for time spent under monitored house arrest when computing time served by prisoners.

This bill amends South Carolina law to allow credit for time spent under monitored house arrest when computing time served by prisoners. It modifies Section 24-13-40 of the South Carolina Code to include this change. The bill specifies that credit for time served prior to trial and sentencing may be given, except in certain circumstances, such as when the prisoner was an escapee or is awaiting trial for another offense. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.