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SC Code § 24-25-80 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 25 - Palmetto Unified School District No. 1|Section 24-25-80. Duties of district Superintendent of Education.

 The duties of the district Superintendent of Education shall include the following:  (1) Identify goals and objectives for all educational services of the district;  (2) Develop policies and procedures for efficient delivery system of such services;  (3) Collect and analyze data necessary for research into planning and evaluation of educational services;  (4) Provide necessary information for preparation of an annual report of the district's operation;  (5) Prepare a separate budget of all necessary costs to be provided to the inmate by the unified school district;  (6) Recommend to the school board plans for the renovations and designation of educational facilities;  (7) Provide all such studies, research and evaluation of the district's operation as the board may request and perform such other duties as it may request.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 168, Section 8.
SC Code § 24-25-90 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 25 - Palmetto Unified School District No. 1|Section 24-25-90. Superintendent and other personnel to be employed according to Department of Correction policies.

 The superintendent of the district and all other educational personnel shall be employed, supervised, and terminated according to the South Carolina Department of Corrections' personnel policies and procedures.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 168, Section 9.
SC Code § 24-26-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 26 - South Carolina Sentencing Guidelines Commission|Section 24-26-10. Commission established.

 (A) There is established the South Carolina Sentencing Guidelines Commission composed of thirteen voting members as follows:  (1) a justice of the Supreme Court, appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court;  (2) two circuit court judges, appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court;  (3) three members of the Senate to be designated by the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee;  (4) three members of the House designated by the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee;  (5) an attorney, experienced in the practice of criminal law, appointed by the Governor from a list of candidates submitted by the President of the South Carolina Bar;  (6) the Dean of the Law School of the University of South Carolina or his designee;  (7) the South Carolina Attorney General, or his designee, to serve ex officio;  (8) a solicitor appointed by the Chairman of the South Carolina Circuit Solicitors' Association.  (B) In addition, there are four nonvoting members of the commission as follows:  (1) the Chief of the State Law Enforcement Division, or his designee, to serve ex officio;  (2) the Chairman of the Commission on Indigent Defense, or his designee who must be a member of that commission or who must be the director of the commission;  (3) the Chairman of the State Board of Corrections, or his designee who must be a member of that board or who must be the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections;  (4) the Chairman of the Board of the Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services, or his designee who must be a member of that board or who must be the Commissioner or Executive Director of the Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services.  The appointed members of the commission shall serve for a term of four years. The members of the commission who are designated to serve by a particular person or official shall serve at the pleasure of that person or official making the designation and also only so long as the designated member holds the official position entitling him to membership on the commission. Members are eligible for reappointment, and any vacancy must be filled in the manner of original appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term.  The members of the commission shall elect one member to serve as chairman for a term of one year. The members of the commission may also elect any additional officers they consider necessary for the efficient discharge of their duties. Members are eligible for reelection as officers of the commission.  HISTORY: 1989 Act No. 152, Section 2; 1995 Act No. 7, Part IV, Section 71(B).
SC Code § 24-26-30 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 26 - South Carolina Sentencing Guidelines Commission|Section 24-26-30. Commission staff.

 The commission may employ a staff director and other professional and clerical personnel upon the appropriation of sufficient funds by the General Assembly. The duties of the staff director and the other personnel of the commission must be set by the commission.  HISTORY: 1989 Act No. 152, Section 2; 1995 Act No. 7, Part II, Section 47.
SC Code § 24-26-40 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 26 - South Carolina Sentencing Guidelines Commission|Section 24-26-40. Funding.

 The commission shall receive funding provided by the General Assembly and is encouraged to apply for and may expend federal funds and grants and gifts it may receive from other sources to carry out its duties and responsibilities.  HISTORY: 1989 Act No. 152, Section 2; 1995 Act No. 7, Part II, Section 48.
SC Code § 24-26-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 26 - South Carolina Sentencing Guidelines Commission|Section 24-26-50. Establishment of general policies; approval of advisory guidelines.

 The commission, by vote of a majority of the membership, may establish general policies. The advisory guidelines prescribed and promulgated pursuant to Section 24-26-20 must be approved by the General Assembly.  HISTORY: 1989 Act No. 152, Section 2; 1995 Act No. 7, Part II, Section 49.
SC Code § 24-26-60 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 26 - South Carolina Sentencing Guidelines Commission|Section 24-26-60. Recommendations regarding changes in classification system.

 The commission shall recommend to the General Assembly a classification system based on maximum term of imprisonment for all South Carolina criminal offenses. Thereafter, the commission shall make, from time to time, recommendations to the General Assembly regarding changes in the classification system.  HISTORY: 1995 Act No. 7, Part II, Section 50.
SC Code § 24-27-100 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 27 - Inmate Litigation|Section 24-27-100. Filing fees.

 Unless another provision of law permits the filing of civil actions without the payment of filing fees by indigent persons, if a prisoner brings a civil action or proceeding, the court, upon the filing of the action, shall order the prisoner to pay as a partial payment of any filing fees required by law a first-time payment of twenty percent of the preceding six months' income from the prisoner's trust account administered by the Department of Corrections and thereafter monthly payments of ten percent of the preceding month's income for this account. The department shall withdraw the monies maintained in the prisoner's trust account for payment of filing fees and shall forward quarterly the monies collected to the appropriate court clerk or clerks until the filing fees are paid in full.  The prisoner must file a certified copy of his trust account with the court that reflects the prisoner's balance at the time the complaint is filed unless the prisoner does not have a trust account.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 455, Section 1.
SC Code § 24-27-110 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 27 - Inmate Litigation|Section 24-27-110. Court costs.

 Unless another provision of law permits the filing of civil actions without the payment of court costs by indigent persons, if a prisoner brings a civil action, the prisoner is responsible for the full payment of the court costs. For this purpose, the court shall order the prisoner to pay a partial first-time payment of twenty percent of the preceding six months' income from the prisoner's trust account administered by the Department of Corrections and thereafter monthly payments of ten percent of the preceding month's income of this account. The department shall withdraw the monies maintained in the prisoner's trust account for payment of court costs and shall forward quarterly the monies collected to the appropriate court clerk or clerks until the court costs are paid in full.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 455, Section 1.
SC Code § 24-27-120 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 27 - Inmate Litigation|Section 24-27-120. Authorization of additional payments.

 Nothing in this chapter prevents a prisoner from authorizing payments beyond those required herein.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 455, Section 1.
SC Code § 24-27-130 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 27 - Inmate Litigation|Section 24-27-130. Dismissal of action for failure to pay fees or costs.

 The court may dismiss without prejudice any civil action pertaining to the prisoner's incarceration or apprehension brought by a prisoner who has previously failed to pay filing fees and court costs imposed under this chapter, except as otherwise provided in Section 24-27-150 or 24-27-400.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 455, Section 1.
SC Code § 24-27-140 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 27 - Inmate Litigation|Section 24-27-140. "Prisoner" defined.

 For purposes of this chapter, a prisoner is defined as a person who has been convicted of a crime and is incarcerated for that crime or is being held in custody for trial or sentencing.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 455, Section 1.
SC Code § 24-27-150 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 27 - Inmate Litigation|Section 24-27-150. Insufficient trust account funds.

 If a prisoner does not have a trust account, or if the prisoner's trust account does not contain sufficient funds to make the first-time payments required by this chapter, the civil action may still be filed, but the prisoner shall remain responsible for the full payment of filing fees and court costs. Payments of ten percent of the preceding month's income of the prisoner's trust account, as set forth in this chapter, shall be made from the prisoner's trust account as soon as a trust account is created for the prisoner and funds are available in the account.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 455, Section 1.
SC Code § 24-27-200 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 27 - Inmate Litigation|Section 24-27-200. Forfeiture of work, education, or good conduct credits.

 A prisoner shall forfeit all or part of his earned work, education, or good conduct credits in an amount to be determined by the Department of Corrections upon recommendation of the court if the court finds that the prisoner has done any of the following in a case pertaining to his incarceration or apprehension filed by him in state or federal court or in an administrative proceeding while incarcerated:  (1) submitted a malicious or frivolous claim, or one that is intended solely to harass the party filed against;  (2) testified falsely or otherwise presented false evidence or information to the court;  (3) unreasonably expanded or delayed a proceeding; or  (4) abused the discovery process.  The court may make such findings on its own motion, on motion of counsel for the defendant, or on motion of the Attorney General, who is authorized to appear in the proceeding, if he elects, in order to move for the findings in a case in which the State or any public entity or official is a defendant.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 455, Section 1.
SC Code § 24-27-210 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 27 - Inmate Litigation|Section 24-27-210. Proceedings brought by Attorney General.

 If the court does not make such findings in the original action brought by the prisoner, the Attorney General is authorized to initiate a separate proceeding in the court of common pleas for the court to recommend to the Department of Corrections the revocation of work, education, or good conduct credits as set forth in Section 24-27-200.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 455, Section 1.
SC Code § 24-27-220 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 27 - Inmate Litigation|Section 24-27-220. Discretion of Director.

 Nothing in this chapter shall affect the discretion of the Director of the Department of Corrections in determining whether or not a prisoner's earned work, education, or good conduct credits shall be forfeited.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 455, Section 1.
SC Code § 24-27-300 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 27 - Inmate Litigation|Section 24-27-300. Contempt of court.

 The court may hold a prisoner in contempt of court if it finds that the prisoner has, on three or more prior occasions, while incarcerated, brought in a court of this State a civil action or appeal pertaining to his incarceration or apprehension that was dismissed prior to a hearing on the merits on the grounds that the action or appeal was frivolous, malicious, or meritless. However, if the court finds the prisoner was under imminent danger of great bodily injury, as defined by Section 56-5-2945, at the time of the filing of the present action or appeal, the prisoner shall not be held in contempt. The court may sentence the prisoner to a term of imprisonment not exceeding one year for this contempt to be served consecutively to any terms of imprisonment previously imposed.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 455, Section 1.
SC Code § 24-27-400 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 27 - Inmate Litigation|Section 24-27-400. Indigent persons.

 This chapter is inapplicable to any case in which the Constitution of the United States or the Constitution of South Carolina requires that an indigent person be allowed access to the courts.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 455, Section 1.
SC Code § 24-27-500 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 27 - Inmate Litigation|Section 24-27-500. Application of Religious Freedom Act to prison regulations.

 For the purposes of Chapter 32 of Title 1:  (A) A state or local correctional facility's regulation must be considered "in furtherance of a compelling state interest" if the facility demonstrates that the religious activity:  (1) sought to be engaged by a prisoner is presumptively dangerous to the health or safety of that prisoner; or  (2) poses a direct threat to the health, safety, or security of other prisoners, correctional staff, or the public.  (B) A state or local correctional facility regulation may not be considered the "least restrictive means" of furthering a compelling state interest if a reasonable accommodation can be made to protect the safety or security of prisoners, correctional staff, or the public.  HISTORY: 1999 Act No. 38, Section 2.
SC Code § 24-28-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 28 - Sentencing Reform Oversight Committee|Section 24-28-10. Sentencing Reform Oversight Committee established.

 There is hereby established a committee to be known as the Sentencing Reform Oversight Committee, hereinafter called the oversight committee, which must exercise the powers and fulfill the duties described in this chapter.  HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 273, Section 62, eff June 2, 2010.
SC Code § 24-28-20 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 28 - Sentencing Reform Oversight Committee|Section 24-28-20. Membership of committee; meetings; termination.

 (A) The oversight committee shall be composed of seven members, two of whom shall be members of the Senate, both appointed by the Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and one being the Chair of the Judiciary Committee or his designee; two of whom shall be members of the House of Representatives, both appointed by the Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, and one being the Chair of the House Judiciary Committee or his designee; one of whom shall be appointed by the Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee from the general public at large; one of whom shall be appointed by the Chair of the House Judiciary Committee from the general public at large; and one of whom shall be appointed by the Governor. Provided, however, that in making appointments to the oversight committee, race, gender, and other demographic factors should be considered to assure nondiscrimination, inclusion, and representation to the greatest extent of all segments of the population of the State. The members of the general public appointed by the chairs of the Judiciary Committees must be representative of all citizens of this State and must not be members of the General Assembly.  (B) The oversight committee must meet as soon as practicable after appointment and organize itself by electing one of its members as chair and such other officers as the oversight committee may consider necessary. Thereafter, the oversight committee must meet at least annually and at the call of the chair or by a majority of the members. A quorum consists of four members.  (C) The oversight committee terminates five years after its first meeting, unless the General Assembly, by joint resolution, continues the oversight committee for a specified period of time.  HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 273, Section 62, eff June 2, 2010.
SC Code § 24-28-40 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 28 - Sentencing Reform Oversight Committee|Section 24-28-40. Compensation; other funding sources.

 (A) The oversight committee members are entitled to such mileage, subsistence, and per diem as authorized by law for members of boards, committees, and commissions while in the performance of the duties for which appointed. These expenses shall be paid from the general fund of the State on warrants duly signed by the chair of the oversight committee and payable by the authorities from which a member is appointed.  (B) The oversight committee is encouraged to apply for and may expend grants, gifts, or federal funds it receives from other sources to carry out its duties and responsibilities.  HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 273, Section 62, eff June 2, 2010.
SC Code § 24-28-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons|Chapter 28 - Sentencing Reform Oversight Committee|Section 24-28-50. Committee must use clerical and professional employees of the General Assembly; other professional staff; consultants.

 (A) The oversight committee must use clerical and professional employees of the General Assembly for its staff, who must be made available to the oversight committee.  (B) The oversight committee may employ or retain other professional staff, upon the determination of the necessity for other staff by the oversight committee.  (C) The oversight committee may employ consultants to assist in the evaluations and, when necessary, the implementation of the recommendations of the Sentencing Reform Commission report of February 2010.  HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 273, Section 62, eff June 2, 2010.
SC Code § 25-1-20 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 25 - Military, Civil Defense and Veterans Affairs|Chapter 1 - Military Code|Section 25-1-20. Acceptance of Act of Congress.

 The act of Congress approved June 3, 1916, entitled "An Act Making Further and More Effectual Provisions for the National Defense and for Other Purposes" and all acts presently amendatory thereto, the future amendatory acts thereof being subject to the approval of the State legislature, is hereby accepted by this State and the provisions of said act and amendments thereto are made a part of the military code. (Ref: Titles 32 & 10, United States Code).  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 44-2; 1952 Code Section 44-2; 1950 (46) 1881; 1964 (53) 2241.
SC Code § 25-1-30 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 25 - Military, Civil Defense and Veterans Affairs|Chapter 1 - Military Code|Section 25-1-30. National Guard shall conform to Federal laws.

 The Governor shall cause the National Guard of South Carolina always to conform to all such Federal laws and regulations as may from time to time be operative and applicable except where in conflict with the laws of this State.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 44-3; 1952 Code Section 44-3; 1950 (46) 1881; 1964 (53) 2241.
SC Code § 25-1-40 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 25 - Military, Civil Defense and Veterans Affairs|Chapter 1 - Military Code|Section 25-1-40. Applicability of Uniform Code of Military Justice.

 Whenever a portion of the militia of the State is on duty under or pursuant to orders of the Governor or whenever a part of the militia is ordered to assemble for state duty, the systems, precedents, and procedures established in the Uniform Code of Military Justice for the governing of armed forces of the United States, so far as applicable and not in conflict with a rule or regulation of this code, is considered in full force and regarded as a part of this chapter until these forces are duly relieved from this duty. Nothing in this section is construed as relinquishing the state's authority and jurisdiction in these matters. The Governor shall review the findings of all general courts-martial convened during situations arising pursuant to this section.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 44-4; 1952 Code Section 44-4; 1950 (46) 1881; 1964 (53) 2241; 2001 Act No. 85, Section 5; 2011 Act No. 46, Section 3, eff June 7, 2011.  Effect of Amendment  The 2011 amendment, in the first sentence, substituted "of this code" for "herein prescribed", "these forces" for "such forces", and "this duty" for "such duty"; in the second sentence, substituted "these matters" for "such matters"; deleted the third sentence, which had read, "No punishment under this section extending to the taking of life shall in any case be inflicted except in time of actual war, invasion, or insurrection declared to exist by proclamation of the President of the United States or the Governor of this State, and then only after the approval of such sentence by the Governor."; and in the last sentence, substituted "arising pursuant to this section" for "hereinabove recited"; and made other nonsubstantive changes.
SC Code § 25-1-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 25 - Military, Civil Defense and Veterans Affairs|Chapter 1 - Military Code|Section 25-1-50. Rules and regulations.

 The Governor or the adjutant general shall promulgate regulations not inconsistent with law as he may consider necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 44-5; 1952 Code Section 44-5; 1950 (46) 1881; 1964 (53) 2241; 1984 Act No. 378, Section 1.