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SC H3128

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Todd Rutherford

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Grants potential parolees being considered for parole, or their counsel, the right to confront witnesses who appear before the Board of Paroles and Pardons during hearings

  • Requires all testimony presented at parole hearings to be taken under oath

  • Removes previous language that stated inmates have no right of confrontation at hearings

  • Amends Section 24-21-50 of the South Carolina Code regarding the conduct of parole, pardon, and clemency hearings

  • Takes effect upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Parole, pardon, and clemency hearings

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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