H3062

Cost-analysis sentencing reports

Introduced·1/14/25

Requires circuit solicitors to prepare cost-analysis sentencing reports for offenders convicted of general sessions court offenses.

This bill amends the South Carolina Code to require circuit solicitors to prepare cost-analysis sentencing reports for offenders convicted of or who plead guilty to general sessions court offenses. These reports must include the cost of incarceration or probation and community supervision associated with the sentencing recommendation. The Department of Corrections and the Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services must provide the current costs of incarceration and probation and community supervision, respectively, to the Prosecution Coordination Commission.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Feb 4, 2025

Scrivener's error corrected

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary