The bill H. 3280 proposes amendments to Section 24-21-950 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which outlines the guidelines for determining eligibility for pardon consideration. The amendments include grammatical and technical changes to the existing text. Notably, the bill deletes the provision that requires inmates to be considered for pardons before their parole eligibility dates, except in cases where they can provide evidence of extraordinary circumstances.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the conditions under which various categories of individuals—such as probationers, parolees, and those discharged from sentences—can request consideration for a pardon. It specifies that probationers and individuals discharged without parole can seek pardon consideration at any time after their discharge, while parolees must wait five years under supervision or until the completion of their parole period. The bill aims to streamline the pardon eligibility process and enhance clarity in the guidelines.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 24-21-950
Latest Version: 24-21-950
12/06/2024: 24-21-950