S.0055

Early Release, Community Supervision, and Credits

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

South Carolina S0055 amends sentencing rules for inmates convicted of "no parole offenses" related to controlled substances or other illegal drugs.

South Carolina S0055 modifies sentencing rules for inmates convicted of "no parole offenses" related to controlled substances or other illegal drugs. Eligible inmates can receive early release, discharge, and community supervision after serving 75% of their sentence, provided they have no substantial or major disciplinary infractions and have completed a rehabilitation program and the department's reentry program. Inmates serving life imprisonment or a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for 30 years are not eligible for these credits.

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Corrections and Penology Committee
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History

Jan 14, 2025

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

Senate

Referred to Committee on Corrections and Penology

Dec 11, 2024

Senate

Prefiled