The bill H. 3062 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 1-7-335, which mandates that circuit solicitors prepare cost-analysis sentencing reports for offenders convicted of or pleading guilty to general sessions court offenses. These reports must be submitted in writing to the court prior to sentencing and should include the costs associated with incarceration, probation, and community supervision relevant to the sentencing recommendation. Additionally, the Department of Corrections and the Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services are required to provide annual updates on the costs of incarceration and probation to the Prosecution Coordination Commission, which will then relay this information to each circuit solicitor within a specified timeframe.

The bill also includes a provision that clarifies the impact of its amendments on existing laws, ensuring that any pending actions, rights, duties, or liabilities are not affected by the changes made by this act. This means that all laws that are repealed or amended will still be considered in effect for the purpose of sustaining any ongoing legal matters as of the effective date of the act. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 1-7-335
02/04/2025: 1-7-335
Latest Version: 1-7-335