SC chief justice warns vetoes burden poor defendants
South Carolina Chief Justice Jean Toal warned that Gov. Mark Sanford's vetoes of 6.3 million for indigent defense will clog dockets and raise appeals. She noted higher taxpayer costs to keep poor defendants in jail awaiting trial as lawmakers weigh overrides amid debate over the 72 million vetoed from the 7 billion budget plan.
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A new state law raises exemptions for cars to 5000 from 1200 and cash to 5000 from 1000, plus higher protection for household furnishings jewelry and tools, with automatic inflation indexing every two years. The measure, overridden Gov. Sanford after debate, aims to shield debtors' basics while critics warn it may reward reckless financial behavior.
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