· SC legislature · 2025-2026

Fitness to Stand Trial

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-23-470 SO AS TO CREATE ADDITIONAL JUDICIAL PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN DEFENDANTS WHOSE FITNESS TO STAND TRIAL IS IN ISSUE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 44-23-430, RELATING TO FITNESS TO STAND TRIAL HEARINGS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.

Sponsor

Doug Gilliam (R-SC)

Introduced

2025-12-16

Policy area

Law

Latest action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary