Criminal Justice (Judges)

in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3067: Bench warrants for failure to appear

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 17-15-175 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A JUDGE MAY NOT ISSUE A BENCH WARRANT FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR UNLESS THE SOLICITOR OR CLERK OF COURT HAS PROVIDED NOTICE TO THE ATTORNEY OF RECORD BEFORE ISSUING THE BENCH WARRANT.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires notice to attorney before bench warrant issuance, protecting defendant rights and preventing arbitrary arrests in court appearance cases.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Judges

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 25, 2025

H 4090: Conditional discharge, magistrate level offenses

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 22-5-940 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONDITIONAL DISCHARGE OF ONE MAGISTRATE'S LEVEL OFFENSE WITH THE CONSENT OF THE PROSECUTOR OR PROSECUTING OFFICER.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnables conditional discharge for minor offenses, reducing convictions and avoiding criminal records - aligns with reform goals to minimize unnecessary incarceration.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Judges

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