H3597Introduced in the House
Reduction of sentences for substantial assistance
Introduced by Robby Robbins, District 97
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 17-25-65, Relating To The Reduction Of A Sentence For Substantial Assistance To The State, So As To Require Notice To The Arresting Law Enforcement Agency And Any Victims, To Require A Hearing With Findings Of Fact In A Written Order, To Require Verification Of Substantial Assistance By Law Enforcement Or The Correctional Facility, And To Allow Reduction Of Mandatory Minimum Sentences In The Discretion Of The Judge.
Where it stands
Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary
May 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Prefiled
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: C.Mitchell, Calhoon
Committee report: Favorable Judiciary
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Edgerton
Requests for debate-Rep
Debate adjourned
Debate adjourned
Debate adjourned
Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary
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