The bill H. 3060 proposes an amendment to the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 17-23-168. This new section mandates that a courtesy summons must be issued when charges against a defendant are dismissed or nol prossed after a preliminary hearing, provided that the defendant is later indicted by a local or state grand jury for the original or substantially similar charges. The requirement for a courtesy summons is intended to ensure that defendants are properly notified of subsequent legal actions following the dismissal of their initial charges.

The bill is set to take effect upon approval by the Governor, thereby formalizing the process for issuing courtesy summonses in these specific legal circumstances. This legislative change aims to enhance the clarity and communication within the judicial process regarding the status of charges against defendants.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 17-23-168
Latest Version: 17-23-168
12/06/2024: 17-23-168