· SC legislature · 2025-2026

Bench warrants for bond violations

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-53-70, RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF BENCH WARRANTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE CLERK OF COURT TO ISSUE A BENCH WARRANT IF A DEFENDANT VIOLATES THE CONDITIONS OF RELEASE ON BOND.

Sponsor

Cody Mitchell (R-SC)

Introduced

2025-01-30

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary