Senate Amendment 16
H 3532 - Session 125 (2023-2024)
Bond Reform

Senator Climer proposes the following amendment (SR-3532.JG0076S):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding an appropriately numbered SECTION to read:

SECTION X. Section 17-15-40 of the S.C. Code is amended to read:

Section 17-15-40. (A) On releasing the person on any of the foregoing conditions, the court shall issue a brief order containing a statement of the conditions imposed, informing the person of the penalties for violation of the conditions of release and stating that a warrant for the person's arrest will be issued immediately upon any such violation. The person released shall acknowledge his understanding of the terms and conditions of his release and the penalties and forfeitures applicable in the event of violation thereof on a form to be prescribed by the Attorney General.

(B)(1) It is unlawful for a person to commit any crime when that person is already out on bond for a previous crime.

(2) A person who violates the provisions of this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than five years.