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SC H3599

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Leonidas Stavrinakis

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the eligibility for transferring criminal cases from general sessions court by increasing the imprisonment threshold from one year to three years
  • Removes the $5,500 fine threshold that previously applied to case transfers
  • Removes the "or both" language that previously allowed transfer when penalties included both fines and imprisonment
  • Applies to cases as originally charged or as charged under plea agreements
  • Takes effect upon Governor's approval

Legislative Description

Courts, transfer of criminal cases from general sessions

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/12/2024

Full Bill Text

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