The bill H. 4720 seeks to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws regarding the eligibility criteria for the Pretrial Intervention Program. Specifically, it modifies Sections 17-22-50 and 17-22-60 to allow individuals to participate in the program more than once, provided that at least twenty years have passed since their successful completion of a previous pretrial intervention program. This change aims to broaden access to the program for those who may have previously benefited from it, rather than limiting participation to a single instance.

In Section 17-22-50, the bill removes the restriction that a person cannot be considered for intervention if they have previously been accepted into the program, thus enabling repeat participation after the specified time period. Additionally, Section 17-22-60 is amended to reflect this new eligibility criterion, ensuring that the assessment of an offender's suitability for intervention considers the twenty-year gap since their last successful completion. The bill is set to take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
Latest Version: 17-22-50