Bill Text: SC H3383 | 2023-2024 | 125th General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Custodial arrest
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced) 2023-01-10 - Referred to Committee on Judiciary [H3383 Detail]
Download: South_Carolina-2023-H3383-Introduced.html
South Carolina General Assembly
125th Session, 2023-2024
Bill 3383
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
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A bill
to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 56-7-90 so as to PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY NOT BE PLACED UNDER CUSTODIAL ARREST WHEN HE IS CHARGED WITH CERTAIN TRAFFIC OFFENSES FOR WHICH A UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKET IS ISSUED.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1.Chapter 7, Title 56 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:
Section 56-7-90.A person may not be placed under custodial arrest when he is charged with a traffic offense which does not involve the unlawful use of alcohol or any other substance for which a uniform traffic ticket is issued.
SECTION 2.This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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