H3278

Credit for time served

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

Amends South Carolina law to allow credit for time spent under monitored house arrest when computing time served by prisoners.

This bill amends South Carolina law to allow credit for time spent under monitored house arrest when computing time served by prisoners. It modifies Section 24-13-40 of the South Carolina Code to include this change. The bill specifies that credit for time served prior to trial and sentencing may be given, except in certain circumstances, such as when the prisoner was an escapee or is awaiting trial for another offense. This 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

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