South Carolina H5117 amends juvenile justice procedures by allowing family courts to transfer cases to general sessions courts under specific.

South Carolina H5117 amends the state's juvenile justice procedures by allowing family courts to transfer cases to general sessions courts. This transfer can occur if a child aged fourteen to sixteen is charged with a serious offense that would be a felony if committed by an adult. The court must conduct a full investigation and hearing, considering factors such as the seriousness of the offense, the threat to public safety, and the juvenile's potential for rehabilitation. If the transfer is denied, the petitioner can appeal to the circuit court.

South Carolina H5117 amends juvenile justice procedures by allowing family courts to transfer cases to general sessions courts under specific.

South Carolina H5117 amends the state's juvenile justice procedures by allowing family courts to transfer cases to general sessions courts. This transfer can occur if a child aged fourteen to sixteen is charged with a serious offense that would be a felony if committed by an adult. The court must conduct a full investigation and hearing, considering factors such as the seriousness of the offense, the threat to public safety, and the juvenile's potential for rehabilitation. If the transfer is denied, the petitioner can appeal to the circuit court.