South Carolina S0889 amends assault and battery laws to classify injuring a corrections officer as a high and aggravated nature felony.

South Carolina S0889 amends Section 16-3-600 of the S.C. Code to redefine assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. The bill specifies that such an offense occurs if a person unlawfully injures another, and the victim is a corrections officer injured in the discharge of their duties. This offense is now classified as a felony, punishable by up to twenty years in prison. The amendment does not affect pending actions or liabilities under previous laws unless expressly stated. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

South Carolina S0889 amends assault and battery laws to classify injuring a corrections officer as a high and aggravated nature felony.

South Carolina S0889 amends Section 16-3-600 of the S.C. Code to redefine assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. The bill specifies that such an offense occurs if a person unlawfully injures another, and the victim is a corrections officer injured in the discharge of their duties. This offense is now classified as a felony, punishable by up to twenty years in prison. The amendment does not affect pending actions or liabilities under previous laws unless expressly stated. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.