Fitness to Stand Trial
Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-23-460, RELATING TO PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO HOSPITALIZED PERSONS AGAINST WHOM CRIMINAL CHARGES ARE PENDING, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO ORDER THE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH TO PLACE INDIVIDUALS FOUND UNFIT TO STAND TRIAL IN A SECURE FACILITY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and read first time
lower
Dec 16, 2025
Committee
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bill Taylor
RRepublican
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