Juvenile Justice
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends South Carolina law to broaden the scope of the Board of Juvenile Parole. Specifically, it extends the board’s authority to review and potentially release juveniles committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice for violent felonies. The bill clarifies procedures regarding searches and seizures of these juveniles and outlines provisions for quarterly reviews and potential waivers of those reviews for juveniles convicted of violent crimes.
Key provisions
- Expands the Board of Juvenile Parole’s jurisdiction to include juveniles adjudicated for violent felonies.
- Clarifies procedures for searches and seizures of juveniles on parole or probation.
- Requires law enforcement to verify parole/probation status before conducting searches.
- Establishes a quarterly review requirement for juveniles being considered for release.
- Allows the board to waive quarterly reviews for juveniles convicted of violent crimes until they meet minimum parole guidelines.
- Specifies a timeframe for subsequent reviews after the juvenile reaches those guidelines.
- Requires law enforcement agencies to report search and seizure activities to the Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services.
Who is affected
- Juveniles adjudicated for violent felonies
- The Board of Juvenile Parole
- The Department of Juvenile Justice
- Law enforcement officers
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