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SC H3063

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Todd Rutherford

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the types of criminal cases that can be transferred from general sessions court to magistrate court by increasing the imprisonment threshold from one year to three years
  • Cases eligible for transfer must have penalties not exceeding $5,500 in fines or three years imprisonment, or both
  • Applies to cases either as originally charged or as charged pursuant to plea agreements
  • Takes effect upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Stand Your Ground, burden of proof

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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