The bill H. 4780 seeks to amend Section 24-13-40 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which pertains to the computation of time served by prisoners. The proposed changes clarify the conditions under which prisoners can receive credit for time served while awaiting trial and sentencing for other offenses. Specifically, the bill stipulates that full credit must be given for time served prior to trial and sentencing, as well as for time spent under monitored house arrest. However, it also outlines specific circumstances under which credit will not be granted, such as when a prisoner is an escapee from another penal institution, is serving a sentence for one offense while awaiting trial for another, commits a subsequent crime while out on bond, or has their bond revoked prior to trial.

Additionally, the bill grants discretion to the sentencing judge regarding whether to provide credit for time served prior to trial in cases where a prisoner is serving a sentence for one offense and awaiting trial for a second. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/17/2025: 24-13-40
Latest Version: 24-13-40