Establishes new offenses and penalties for electronic monitoring companies and bondsmen in South Carolina.

The bill amends South Carolina law to establish new offenses and penalties for electronic monitoring companies and bondsmen. It requires electronic monitoring companies to be certified by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and mandates that defendants must contract with certified companies. Failure to comply with these requirements can result in fines, imprisonment, or both. The bill also imposes penalties on bondsmen who knowingly contract with uncertified electronic monitoring companies.

Establishes new offenses and penalties for electronic monitoring companies and bondsmen in South Carolina.

The bill amends South Carolina law to establish new offenses and penalties for electronic monitoring companies and bondsmen. It requires electronic monitoring companies to be certified by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and mandates that defendants must contract with certified companies. Failure to comply with these requirements can result in fines, imprisonment, or both. The bill also imposes penalties on bondsmen who knowingly contract with uncertified electronic monitoring companies.