South Carolina § 24-21-970 - Pardon considered in cases of terminal illness.
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§ 24-21-970. Pardon considered in cases of terminal illness.
Consideration shall be given to any inmate afflicted with a terminal illness where life expectancy is one year or less.
HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 100, SECTION 14.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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