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SC H3077

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gil Gatch

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits imprisonment as a punishment for contempt of court in family court cases by removing the option of up to one year in a local detention facility
  • Maintains fines up to $1,500 and public works sentences up to 300 hours as allowable penalties for adults who willfully violate family court orders
  • Removes provisions allowing adults sentenced to imprisonment under this section to earn good time credits, work credits, or participate in work/punishment programs
  • Takes effect upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Family Court

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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