Jamal Sutherland Justice Act
Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "JAMAL SUTHERLAND JUSTICE ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 17-15-270 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATION BEFORE A BOND HEARING AFTER THE ARREST OF A PERSON FROM A MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY OR INSTITUTION; TO PROVIDE FOR NOTIFICATION OF A GUARDIAN OR THE PERSON'S POWER OF ATTORNEY, IF ANY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE POSTPONEMENT OF THE BOND HEARING UNTIL THE PERSON HAS THE CAPACITY TO PARTICIPATE; AND TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE AGAINST A PERSON MENTALLY INCAPACITATED TO ATTEND A BOND HEARING.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
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Introduced Jan 10, 2023
Last action Jan 10, 2023
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2
Jan 10, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Jan 10, 2023
House · Introduced
Introduced and read first time
Dec 15, 2022
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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