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H 3619 — Mediation
Last action — Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 12, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.
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Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 23-23-165 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL SHALL DEVELOP A MINIMUM SET OF STANDARDS THAT A STATE OR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY MUST FOLLOW WHEN ESTABLISHING AND IMPLEMENTING A MEDIATION PROGRAM AS AN ALTERNATE METHOD OF RESOLVING LAW ENFORCEMENT MISCONDUCT COMPLAINTS.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
65 added · 1 removedPlain-language change summary
The revised Bill H 3619 introduces a new section that mandates the Law Enforcement Training Council to establish minimum standards for mediation programs in law enforcement agencies. This change aims to provide an alternative method for resolving complaints related to officer misconduct through dialogue instead of formal investigations. The significance of this amendment lies in its potential to foster better relationships between police and the communities they serve, making the complaint process more accessible and less adversarial.
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12, 2024) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 3619Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 23-23-165 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL SHALL DEVELOP A MINIMUM SET OF STANDARDS THAT A STATE OR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY MUST FOLLOW WHEN ESTABLISHING AND IMPLEMENTING A MEDIATION PROGRAM AS AN ALTERNATE METHOD OF RESOLVING LAW ENFORCEMENT MISCONDUCT COMPLAINTS.
Whereas, some law enforcement misconduct complaints may be resolved through mediation rather than a traditional fact finding investigation;
and Whereas, this alternate complaint resolution procedure, which takes place in an informal setting, can be used to resolve certain complaints through dialogue and with the intent to strengthen relations between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve;
and Whereas, mediation is a form of confidential dispute resolution in which complainants and law enforcement agency employees meet face to face with impartial mediators to discuss and resolve alleged misconduct;
and Whereas, it is the General Assembly's intent to have a uniform standard set of guidelines that govern each law enforcement agency that offers a mediation program as an alternate method of resolving law enforcement misconduct complaints.
Now, therefore, Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Chapter 23, Title 23 of the S.C.
Code is amended by adding:
Section 23-23-165.
(A) The Law Enforcement Training Council shall develop a minimum set of uniform standards that a state or local law enforcement agency must follow when establishing and implementing a mediation program as an alternate method of resolving law enforcement misconduct complaints.
(B) The standards shall include, but are not limited to:
(1) the types of alleged law enforcement misconduct that may be referred to a mediation program;
(2) individuals that may serve as mediators;
(3) training required for mediators;
(4) the rights and duties of a person whose complaint is referred to mediation;
(5) the rights and duties of a law enforcement employee who is the subject of a complaint that is referred to mediation;
(6) the impact of a decision rendered by a mediator;
(7) steps to be taken if a decision is not rendered by a mediator;
and (8) any other standards the council determines are necessary.
(C) The council shall develop and offer programs to train mediators.
(D) Mediators shall have no power to influence the outcome of the mediation.
(E) A law enforcement agency that fails to comply with this section is subject to the provisions contained in Section 23-23-100.
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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The bill establishes a requirement for the Law Enforcement Training Council to create minimum standards for mediation programs related to law enforcement misconduct complaints.
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Section 23-23-165
The Law Enforcement Training Council shall develop a minimum set of uniform standards that a state or local law enforcement agency must follow when establishing and implementing a mediation program as an alternate method of resolving law enforcement misconduct complaints.
Establishes a new requirement for the development of uniform mediation standards.
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Section 23-23-165
The standards shall include, but are not limited to: (1) the types of alleged law enforcement misconduct that may be referred to a mediation program; (2) individuals that may serve as mediators; (3) training required for mediators; (4) the rights and duties of a person whose complaint is referred to mediation; (5) the rights and duties of a law enforcement employee who is the subject of a complaint that is referred to mediation; (6) the impact of a decision rendered by a mediator; (7) steps to be taken if a decision is not rendered by a mediator; and (8) any other standards the council determines are necessary.
Defines the specific standards that must be included in mediation programs.
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Section 23-23-165
The council shall develop and offer programs to train mediators.
Mandates the council to provide mediators with training programs.
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Section 23-23-165
Mediators shall have no power to influence the outcome of the mediation.
Clarifies the role of mediators in the mediation process.
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Section 23-23-165
A law enforcement agency that fails to comply with this section is subject to the provisions contained in Section 23-23-100.
Imposes penalties on law enforcement agencies that do not comply with the new mediation requirements.
Action History
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Introduced and read first time
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Prefiled
Sponsors
- Rosalyn D. Henderson-Myers · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
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Not signed on (169)
169 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does H 3619 do?
- A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 23-23-165 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL SHALL DEVELOP A MINIMUM SET OF STANDARDS THAT A STATE OR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY MUST FOLLOW WHEN ESTABLISHING AND IMPLEMENTING A MEDIATION PROGRAM AS AN ALTERNATE METHOD OF RESOLVING LAW ENFORCEMENT MISCONDUCT COMPLAINTS.
- Who sponsors H 3619?
- H 3619 is sponsored by Henderson-Myers, Rosalyn D..
- What is the current status of H 3619?
- This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 12, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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