The bill H. 3278 proposes an amendment to Section 24-13-40 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which governs the computation of time served by prisoners. The key change involves the deletion of the provision that allows prisoners to count time spent under monitored house arrest towards their sentence when calculating time served. This means that only time served prior to trial and sentencing will be credited, while time spent under monitored house arrest will no longer contribute to the reduction of a prisoner's sentence.

The bill aims to clarify the rules surrounding time served and ensure that only specific periods of incarceration are considered for sentence computation. It retains the existing provisions regarding the calculation of time served from the date of sentencing and outlines circumstances under which credit for time served prior to trial may not be granted. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 24-13-40
Latest Version: 24-13-40
12/06/2024: 24-13-40