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SC H3069

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Todd Rutherford

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the threshold for criminal cases eligible for transfer from general sessions court from one year to three years maximum imprisonment
  • Cases with penalties not exceeding $5,500 fine and/or three years imprisonment may be transferred, either as originally charged or through plea agreement
  • Amends Section 22-3-545(A) of the South Carolina Code
  • Takes effect upon Governor's approval

Legislative Description

Transfer of cases from general sessions court

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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