The bill H. 3852 proposes amendments to the South Carolina Code of Laws, specifically targeting the membership of the Commission on Prosecution Coordination and the list of witnesses allowed at executions. It seeks to include the Attorney General, or their designee, as a member of the Commission on Prosecution Coordination, thereby enhancing the representation of the Attorney General's office in prosecutorial matters. Additionally, the bill amends the section regarding witnesses at executions to allow the Attorney General or their designee to be present, alongside other specified individuals.

The amendments to Section 1-7-920 will add the Attorney General to the list of commission members, while the changes to Section 24-3-550 will explicitly include the Attorney General in the list of witnesses permitted at executions. These changes aim to ensure that the Attorney General's office has a more active role in both prosecution coordination and the execution process, reflecting a broader involvement in the state's legal proceedings. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
01/30/2025: 1-7-920, 24-3-550
Latest Version: 1-7-920, 24-3-550