H3144

Inmate legal counsel access

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

South Carolina H3144 ensures inmates have access to legal counsel in person without audio or video supervision.

South Carolina H3144 amends the state code to guarantee inmates in detention facilities access to legal counsel in person, provided it does not compromise security or normal operations. The bill mandates that such meetings occur without audio or video supervision to maintain the privileged nature of the inmate's communications with legal counsel. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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Judiciary Committee
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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

Prefiled