Establishes a rebuttable presumption of battered spouse syndrome in self-defense cases.
This bill amends South Carolina law to allow evidence of battered spouse syndrome in criminal cases, creating a rebuttable presumption that the defendant acted in self-defense. It defines battered spouse syndrome and violent assault, and requires expert testimony to establish the syndrome. The bill takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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