South Carolina S0055 amends sentencing rules for inmates convicted of "no parole offenses" related to controlled substances or other illegal drugs.

South Carolina S0055 modifies sentencing rules for inmates convicted of "no parole offenses" related to controlled substances or other illegal drugs. Eligible inmates can receive early release, discharge, and community supervision after serving 75% of their sentence, provided they have no substantial or major disciplinary infractions and have completed a rehabilitation program and the department's reentry program. Inmates serving life imprisonment or a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for 30 years are not eligible for these credits.

South Carolina S0055 amends sentencing rules for inmates convicted of "no parole offenses" related to controlled substances or other illegal drugs.

South Carolina S0055 modifies sentencing rules for inmates convicted of "no parole offenses" related to controlled substances or other illegal drugs. Eligible inmates can receive early release, discharge, and community supervision after serving 75% of their sentence, provided they have no substantial or major disciplinary infractions and have completed a rehabilitation program and the department's reentry program. Inmates serving life imprisonment or a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for 30 years are not eligible for these credits.