The bill H. 3060 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding a new section, 17-23-168, which mandates the issuance of a courtesy summons when charges against a defendant are dismissed or nol prossed after a preliminary hearing, and the defendant is later indicted by a local or state grand jury for the same or substantially similar charges. This provision ensures that defendants are formally notified of the new charges through a courtesy summons, thereby enhancing procedural fairness in the legal process.

The bill specifies that the courtesy summons must be issued when an arrest warrant is sought following the indictment. This legislative change is intended to clarify the process and ensure that defendants are adequately informed of their legal status after a preliminary hearing and subsequent indictment. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

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