Establishes procedures for defendants deemed unfit to stand trial in South Carolina.
The bill outlines procedures for defendants deemed unfit to stand trial in South Carolina. It mandates that a defendant found unfit to stand trial must be examined by a designated examiner. The defendant's attorney must be notified before custody is taken. The court may retain jurisdiction if the defendant is found to have a mental illness, intellectual disability, or neurocognitive disorder. The court must consider the defendant's danger to themselves and others, need for security, and the type of crime involved when determining the terms of release.
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