H4806

South Carolina H4806 amends bond procedures for violent offenses and felonies involving firearms or drugs.

South Carolina H4806 amends the state code to require courts to set full United States cash currency bonds for defendants charged with violent offenses or felonies involving firearms or drugs. The bill also mandates that courts consider law enforcement observations of a defendant's mental condition when setting bond conditions. Additionally, it requires courts to return cash deposits to defendants who fulfill bond conditions, except when restitution to victims is required. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.