H3060

Courtesy Summons

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

South Carolina H3060 mandates a courtesy summons when charges are dismissed or nol prossed after a preliminary hearing and an arrest warrant is.

South Carolina H3060 amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to require a courtesy summons when charges are dismissed or nol prossed after a preliminary hearing and an arrest warrant is sought. This courtesy summons must be issued if the defendant is subsequently indicted by a local or state grand jury on the original or substantially similar charge or charges. The bill adds Section 17-23-168 to Chapter 23, Title 17 of the South Carolina Code. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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History

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Dec 5, 2024

House

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