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SC Code § 24-22-140 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 22 - Classification System And Adult Criminal Offender Management System|Section 24-22-140. No liberty interest or expectancy of release created.

 The enactment of this legislation shall not create a "liberty interest" or an "expectancy of release" in any offender now incarcerated or in any offender who is incarcerated in the future.  HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 461, Section 1.  Editor's Note  Termination date of offender management system and any regulations promulgated thereto, see Section 24-22-170.
SC Code § 24-22-150 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 22 - Classification System And Adult Criminal Offender Management System|Section 24-22-150. Funding required for system initiation and ongoing operation; hiatus when funding exhausted.

 (A) The offender management system must not be initiated and offenders shall not be enrolled in the offender management system unless appropriately funded out of the general funds of the State.  (B) During periods when the offender management system is in operation and either the South Carolina Department of Corrections or the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services determines that its funding for the system has been exhausted, the commissioner for the department having made the determination that funds are exhausted shall notify the commissioner of the other department, the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President of the Senate. The offender management system shall then terminate until appropriate funding has been provided from the general funds of the State.  HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 461, Section 1; 2019 Act No. 1 (S.2), Section 50, eff January 31, 2019.  Editor's Note  Termination date of offender management system and any regulations promulgated thereto, see Section 24-22-170.  Effect of Amendment  2019 Act No. 1, Section 50, inserted the (A) and (B) designators, and in (B), in the first sentence, substituted "President of the Senate" for "President Pro Tempore of the Senate".
SC Code § 24-22-160 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 22 - Classification System And Adult Criminal Offender Management System|Section 24-22-160. Operating capacities of prison populations to be established; certification.

 The Department of Corrections and the Department of Administration shall establish the operating capacities of the male prison population and the female prison population of the prison system operated by the Department of Corrections and shall, at least quarterly, certify existing operating capacities or establish change or new operating capacities.  HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 461, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 478.  Code Commissioner's Note  At the direction of the Code Commissioner, references in this section to the offices of the former State Budget and Control Board, Office of the Governor, or other agencies, were changed to reflect the transfer of them to the Department of Administration or other entities, pursuant to the directive of the South Carolina Restructuring Act, 2014 Act No. 121, Section 5(D)(1), effective July 1, 2015.  Editor's Note  Termination date of offender management system and any regulations promulgated thereto, see Section 24-22-170.
SC Code § 24-22-170 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 22 - Classification System And Adult Criminal Offender Management System|Section 24-22-170. Termination of system and regulations.

 The offender management system and any regulations promulgated thereto shall terminate July 1, 1995 unless extended by the General Assembly.  HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 461, Section 3.
SC Code § 24-23-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 23 - Case Classification System And Community Corrections Plan|Section 24-23-10. Plans to be developed for statewide case classification system and community-based correctional programs.

 The Board shall develop a plan for the implementation of a statewide case classification system. The Board, the Department of Corrections, and the Governor's Office shall jointly develop a specific plan for the statewide implementation of new community-based correctional programs. The plan shall include descriptions of the new programs, the eligibility criteria for placing offenders on the programs, the administrative and legal requirements for implementation, the projected impact of the programs on the state inmate population and the financial requirements and timetable for the statewide implementation of the programs. These plans shall be submitted to the Legislature by January, 1982.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 100, Section 15.
SC Code § 24-23-20 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 23 - Case Classification System And Community Corrections Plan|Section 24-23-20. Case classification plan.

 The case classification plan must provide for case classification system consisting of the following:  (1) supervisory control requirements which include, but are not limited to, restrictions on the probationer/parolee's movement in the community, living arrangements, social associations, and reporting requirements;  (2) rehabilitation needs of probationer/parolee including, but not limited to, employment, education, training, alcohol and drug treatment, counseling and guidance with regard to alcohol and drug abuse, psychological or emotional problems, or handicaps;  (3) categorization of the offender as to the extent and type of staff time needed, possible assignment to specialized caseload or treatment programs, and specifics as to the degree of perceived risk posed by the probationer/parolee;  (4) identification of strategies and resources to meet the identified needs, and specific objectives for the probationer/parolee to strive to meet such as obtaining employment, participating in a counseling program, and securing better living arrangements;  (5) periodic and systematic review of cases to assess the adequacy of supervisory controls, participation in rehabilitation programs, and need for recategorization based upon the behavior and progress of the probationer/parolee; and  (6) regular statewide monitoring and evaluation of the case classification by appropriate supervisory, classification, and program development and evaluation staff in the central administrative office.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 100, Section 15; 1995 Act No. 83, Section 50.
SC Code § 24-23-30 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 23 - Case Classification System And Community Corrections Plan|Section 24-23-30. Community corrections plan to include description of community-based program needs.

 The community corrections plan must include, but is not limited to, describing the following community-based program needs:  (1) an intensive supervision program for probationers, and parolees, and supervised prisoners who require more than average supervision;  (2) a supervised inmate furlough or community supervision program whereby inmates under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections can be administratively transferred to the supervision of state probation agents for the purposes of prerelease preparation, securing employment and living arrangements, or obtaining rehabilitation services;  (3) a contract rehabilitation services program whereby private and public agencies, such as the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Department of Mental Health, and the various county commissions on alcohol and drug abuse, provide diagnostic and rehabilitative services to offenders who are under the board's jurisdiction;  (4) community-based residential programs whereby public and private agencies as well as the board establish and operate halfway houses for those offenders who cannot perform satisfactorily on probation, parole, or community supervision;  (5) expanded use of presentence investigations and their role and potential for increasing the use of community-based programs, restitution, and victim assistance; and  (6) identification of programs for youthful and first offenders.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 100, Section 15; 1995 Act No. 83, Section 51.
SC Code § 24-23-40 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 23 - Case Classification System And Community Corrections Plan|Section 24-23-40. Development of statewide policies with state agencies; guidelines for monitoring of restitution orders and fines; research and special studies; training of employees.

 The community corrections plan shall provide for the department's:  (1) development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of statewide policies, procedures, and agreements with state agencies, such as the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Department of Mental Health, and the Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services, for purposes of coordination and referral of probationers, parolees, and community supervision releasees for rehabilitation services;  (2) development of specific guidelines for the vigorous monitoring of restitution orders and fines to increase the efficiency of collection and development of a systematic reporting system so as to notify the judiciary of restitution and fine payment failures on a regular basis;  (3) development of a program development and evaluation capability so that the department can monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the above programs as well as to conduct research and special studies on such issues as probation, parole, and community supervision outcomes, revocations, and recidivism;  (4) development of adequate training and staff development for its employees.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 100, Section 15; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 479; 1995 Act No. 83, Section 52.
SC Code § 24-23-110 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 23 - Case Classification System And Community Corrections Plan|Section 24-23-110. Imposition of fine and restitution; department to implement policies to ensure payment and report failures to pay.

 Judges of the Court of General Sessions may suspend the imposition or the execution of a sentence and may impose a fine and a restitution without requiring probation. The department shall implement the necessary policies and procedures to ensure the payment of such fines and restitution and report to the court failures to pay.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 100, Section 15; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 480.
SC Code § 24-23-115 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 23 - Case Classification System And Community Corrections Plan|Section 24-23-115. Public service work as condition of probation or suspension of sentence; regulations.

 Except as otherwise provided by law, Courts of General Sessions may require defendants convicted of a criminal offense to perform public service work not to exceed five hundred hours without pay for an agency of state, county, municipal, or federal government or for a nonprofit organization as a special condition of probation or as a condition of suspension of sentence. Except as otherwise provided by law, magistrates and municipal courts may require defendants convicted of a criminal offense to perform public service work without pay for an agency of state, county, municipal, or federal government or for a nonprofit organization as a condition of suspension of sentence. This suspension of sentence shall include the number of hours of public service work to be performed not to exceed fifty hours.  The Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services shall establish by regulation pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act a definition of the term "public service work", and a mechanism for supervision of persons performing public service work.  No person shall be made ineligible for this program by reason of gender.  For purposes of this section, "public service work" includes participating in a litter removal program on or along the roadways of this State or participating in another program for the removal, reduction, or prevention of littering, as provided for in Chapter 54, Title 48, unless a court of competent jurisdiction determines that participation in such a program is not appropriate for the offender.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 462, Section 11; 1988 Act No. 480, Section 17; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 481; 2015 Act No. 8 (H.3035), Section 3, eff April 2, 2015.  Effect of Amendment  2015 Act No. 8, Section 3, added the last paragraph, relating to Chapter 54, Title 48.
SC Code § 24-23-120 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 23 - Case Classification System And Community Corrections Plan|Section 24-23-120. Presentence investigation.

 A Judge of the Court of General Sessions who has reason to believe a defendant suffers from a mental disorder, retardation, or substantial handicap, shall order a presentence investigation to be completed and submitted to the Court.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 100, Section 15.
SC Code § 24-23-130 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 23 - Case Classification System And Community Corrections Plan|Section 24-23-130. Termination of supervision.

 Upon the satisfactory fulfillment of the conditions of probation, the court, with the recommendation of the agent in charge of the responsible county probation office, may terminate the probationer or supervised prisoner from supervision.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 100, Section 15; 1991 Act No. 134, Section 25; 1995 Act No. 83, Section 53.
SC Code § 24-23-230 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 23 - Case Classification System And Community Corrections Plan|Section 24-23-230. Effective date of assessments; use of funds collected.

 The assessments, collections and transfers specified in this article shall become effective on July 1, 1981.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 100, Section 15; 1982 Act No. 455, Section 6.
SC Code § 24-25-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 25 - Palmetto Unified School District No. 1|Section 24-25-10. Palmetto Unified School District No. 1 established.

 There is hereby established a special statewide unified school district within the South Carolina Department of Corrections to be known as the "Palmetto Unified School District No. 1."  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 168, Section 1.
SC Code § 24-25-20 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 25 - Palmetto Unified School District No. 1|Section 24-25-20. Purpose.

 The purpose of the district is to enhance the quality and scope of education for inmates within the Department of Corrections so that they will be better motivated and better equipped to restore themselves in the community. The establishment of this district shall ensure that education programs are available to all inmates with less than a high school diploma, or its equivalent, and that various vocational training programs are made available to selected inmates with the necessary aptitude and desire. Where enrollment in an education program must be restricted, justification for that restriction should be documented by the district.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 168, Section 2.
SC Code § 24-25-30 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 25 - Palmetto Unified School District No. 1|Section 24-25-30. District schools to meet state standards; state Superintendent of Education to administer standards; reports; evaluations.

 Academic and vocational training provided by the Palmetto Unified School District No. 1 shall meet standards prescribed by the State Board of Education, for the academic and vocational programs of these schools. The State Superintendent of Education shall administer the standards relating to the educational programs of the district. Reports shall be made by the State Department of Education to the Board of Trustees indicating the degree of compliance with the standards prescribed by the State Board of Education at least annually. Such State Department of Education supervisory personnel as deemed appropriate by the Department shall be utilized for evaluating the programs of the district and reporting to the district board.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 168, Section 3.
SC Code § 24-25-35 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 25 - Palmetto Unified School District No. 1|Section 24-25-35. Funds for certain educational programs.

 The Palmetto Unified School District 1 of the South Carolina Department of Corrections shall submit appropriate student membership information to the State Department of Education and the South Carolina Department of Education's appropriation request under the line item "Education Finance Act" shall include sufficient funds for the Palmetto Unified School District 1. The amount to be requested for the Palmetto Unified School District 1 shall be sufficient to produce funds equal to the product of the number of students served by the school district weighted according to the criteria established by the South Carolina Department of Education under the provisions of the South Carolina Education Act of 1977 and the state portion of the appropriated value statewide of the base student costs, adjusted for twelve months operation. The Palmetto Unified School District No. 1 shall comply with the following provisions of subsection (4) of Section 59-20-50, subsections (1), (2), (3)(a), (4)(b), (c), (d), (e), and (f) of Section 59-20-60. The South Carolina Department of Education annually shall determine that these provisions are being met and include its findings in the report mandated in subsection (5)(e) of Section 59-20-60. If the accreditation standards set forth in the Defined Minimum Program for the Palmetto Unified School District No. 1 as approved by the State Board of Education are not met, funds by this section shall be reduced the following fiscal year according to the provisions set forth in the Education Finance Act.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 497, Part II, Section 15B.
SC Code § 24-25-40 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 25 - Palmetto Unified School District No. 1|Section 24-25-40. Trustees of school district; appointment; terms; vacancies.

 The Palmetto Unified School District No. 1 shall be under the control and management of a board of nine trustees who shall operate the district under the supervision of the State Department of Corrections. Four members of the school board shall be appointed by the Director of the Department of Corrections, four members of the school board shall be appointed by the State Superintendent of Education, and one member of the school board shall be appointed by the Governor. The members of the board shall be appointed for terms of four years each and until their successors are appointed and qualify; except that of those first appointed, the members appointed by the Director of the Department of Corrections and the members appointed by the State Superintendent of Education shall be appointed for terms of one, two, three and four years, respectively, such terms to be designated by the Director of the Department of Corrections and the State Superintendent of Education when making such appointments. The member initially appointed by the Governor also shall be appointed for a term of four years. Vacancies on the board shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term by appointment in the same manner as provided for the original appointment.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 168, Section 4; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 483.
SC Code § 24-25-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 25 - Palmetto Unified School District No. 1|Section 24-25-50. Removal of school board members.

 The members of the school board may be removed at any time for good cause by the Director of the Department of Corrections. The failure of any member of the school board to attend at least three consecutive meetings thereof, unless excused by formal vote of the school board, may be construed by the Director of the Department of Corrections as a resignation from the school board.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 168, Section 5; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 484.
SC Code § 24-25-60 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 25 - Palmetto Unified School District No. 1|Section 24-25-60. Board to elect officers; terms; meetings; compensation.

 The school board at its first meeting, and every two years thereafter, shall elect a chairman, a vice-chairman and such other officers as it deems necessary who shall serve for two years each and until their successors are elected and qualify. No person may succeed himself as chairman of the board. The school board shall meet at least quarterly and at such other times as may be designated by the chairman. Special meetings may be called by the chairman or by a majority of the members of the board upon at least seventy-two hours notice. Five members of the board shall constitute a quorum at all meetings thereof. The members of the board shall be paid per diem, mileage and subsistence as provided by law for members of boards, commissions and committees.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 168, Section 6.
SC Code § 24-25-70 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 25 - Palmetto Unified School District No. 1|Section 24-25-70. Powers and duties of school board.

 With the consent and concurrence of the Director of the Department of Corrections, the board of the school district shall operate as executory agent for the schools under its jurisdiction and shall perform administrative functions as follows:  (1) establish goals and objectives for the operation of the district;  (2) enter into agreements and contracts with other school districts, technical schools, colleges and universities;  (3) establish academic education programs ranging from primary through post high school, as well as special education for the handicapped and persons with intellectual disability;  (4) establish vocational and trade courses as appropriate for preparation for employment;  (5) determine physical facilities needed to carry out all education programs;  (6) review and approve applications for grants, donations, contracts and other agreements from public or private sources;  (7) establish a twelve-month school program and teachers' pay schedule based on the state and average school supplement pay scales;  (8) present an annual educational budget to the Department of Corrections for submission to the General Assembly. The Department of Corrections when making its annual budget request shall incorporate as a line item the budget of the district within its request. To the extent permitted by law, any funds which may be appropriated by the General Assembly for the operation of the district shall not prohibit the district from securing any applicable federal funds or other funds which are available.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 168, Section 7; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 485.  Code Commissioner's Note  Pursuant to 2011 Act No. 47, Section 14(B), the Code Commissioner substituted "intellectual disability" for "mentally retarded" and "person with intellectual disability" or "persons with intellectual disability" for "mentally retarded".