Senator Walker proposes the following amendment (SMIN-52.MW0028S):
Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 13, by striking Section 56-5-2960(B)(1) and inserting:
(B)(1) If a defendant is convicted of a violation of Section 56-5-2945(B) and the violation caused the death of a parent or guardian of a minor child or dependent or resulted in a finding by the court that a parent or guardian of a minor child or dependent is disabled or totally and permanently disabled, then the sentencing court may order the defendant to pay restitution in the form of may petition the family court in the jurisdiction where the incident occurred seeking financial support for the child or dependent to each child or dependent of the victim for the duration of any probationary sentence and /or community supervision until the child or dependent reaches eighteen years of age, or nineteen years of age if the child or dependent is still enrolled in high school. A surviving parent or guardian may petition the family court in the jurisdiction where the incident occurred seeking a money judgment for arrears of support and interest for each child or dependent of the victim.Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.