South Carolina § 24-13-220 - Time off for good behavior in cases of commuted or suspended sentences.
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§ 24-13-220. Time off for good behavior in cases of commuted or suspended sentences.
The provisions of Section 24-13-210 shall also apply when a portion of a sentence which has been imposed is suspended. Credits earned for good conduct shall be deducted from and computed on the time the person is actually required to serve, and the suspended sentence shall begin on the date of his release from servitude as herein provided.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 55-9; 1952 Code SECTION 55-9; 1942 Code SECTION 1578; 1932 Code SECTION 1578; Cr. C. '22 SECTION 531; 1914 (28) 617; 1935 (39) 467; 1938 (40) 1833; 1947 (45) 105; 1995 Act No. 83, SECTION 27.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 24-13-220 ("Time off for good behavior in cases of commuted or suspended sentences.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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