Requires convicted individuals to pay child maintenance to victims' children until they turn 18 and graduate high school.

This bill amends South Carolina law to require convicted individuals to pay child maintenance to the children of victims who were parents. The maintenance must continue until the child turns 18 and graduates from high school. The court determines the amount based on the child's financial needs, the surviving parent's resources, and other relevant factors. If the convicted individual is incarcerated, they must begin payments within a year of release. If a civil action is brought before the court order, the maintenance amount is offset by the civil judgment.

Requires convicted individuals to pay child maintenance to victims' children until they turn 18 and graduate high school.

This bill amends South Carolina law to require convicted individuals to pay child maintenance to the children of victims who were parents. The maintenance must continue until the child turns 18 and graduates from high school. The court determines the amount based on the child's financial needs, the surviving parent's resources, and other relevant factors. If the convicted individual is incarcerated, they must begin payments within a year of release. If a civil action is brought before the court order, the maintenance amount is offset by the civil judgment.