Court officers authorized by law to receive bail bond money may deposit that money in interest-bearing accounts in a financial institution in which deposits are insured by an agency of the United States government. The interest earned on the accounts is considered public funds and must be distributed as follows:
(1) Interest on bail bond money received for offenses triable in municipal court or held for transmittal to the county clerk of court must be credited to the general fund of the municipality.
(2) Interest on bail bond money received for offenses triable in magistrates court or held for transmittal to the county clerk of court must be credited to the general fund of the county.
(3) Interest on bail bond money received by the county clerk of court for offenses triable in family and circuit court must be credited to the general fund of the county.
South Carolina Court Administration shall prescribe appropriate procedures for handling and accounting for bail bond interest.
HISTORY: 1990 Act No. 549, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 17 - Criminal Procedures
Chapter 15 - Bail And Recognizances
Section 17-15-30. Matters to be considered in determining conditions of release; contempt.
Section 17-15-50. Amendment of order.
Section 17-15-60. Rules of evidence are inapplicable.
Section 17-15-90. Wilful failure to appear; penalties.
Section 17-15-100. Power to punish for contempt not affected.
Section 17-15-160. Recognizances shall be in name of State; signing.
Section 17-15-170. Proceedings in case of forfeiture of recognizances.
Section 17-15-180. Court may remit forfeiture in certain cases.
Section 17-15-210. Receipt for deposit given in lieu of bond, recognizance, or undertaking.
Section 17-15-220. Return of deposit given in lieu of bond, recognizance, or undertaking.
Section 17-15-240. Interest on bail bond money.
Section 17-15-260. Disposition of funds collected pursuant to chapter.