Crime & Public Safety
Sunday, May 3, 2026 · Lexington
McMaster's Bond Reform Law Targets Repeat Violent Offenders in South Carolina
Governor Henry McMaster signed House Bill 3532 into law, fundamentally reshaping how South Carolina handles repeat offenders charged with violent crimes. The legislation imposes mandatory 100% bonds and up to five additional years in prison for suspects who commit crimes while already released on bond for violent offenses, closing what officials call the state's "revolving door" of repeat criminals.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
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