Establishes a pretrial intervention program for individuals with autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disabilities charged with non-violent.
The bill adds a new article to the South Carolina Code to create a pretrial intervention program for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disabilities who commit non-violent crimes. The program allows courts to defer proceedings and place offenders in a pretrial intervention program, subject to certain conditions and fees. The program aims to address the unique needs of these individuals while ensuring public safety.
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