• Probation
• Parole
• Intensive Supervision Program
• Home Detention / Electronic Monitoring Program
• Supervise Furlough II-A Program
• Community Supervision Program
• DJJ Release Program
• DNA Testing
• Investigations
• “On-the-Outside” Mentoring Program
• Parole Employment Program
• Service Referrals
• Public Service Employment
• Sex Offender Program
• Volunteer and Intern Services Program
  

Probation provides basic community supervision to offenders receiving a suspended sentence from the court. They are classified based on their need for services, supervision, and their risk of committing new offenses. The maximum duration of probation cannot exceed five years and offenders must pay a supervision fee based on a sliding scale determined by monthly income. Special conditions may also be imposed to further restrict their freedom, limit movement in the community, add further disciplinary measures, or require rehabilitative services. Violation of any of the standard or special conditions of probation may result in additional sanctions, up to and including revocation action by the court.

The Department provides community supervision to offenders released by the Board of Paroles and Pardons to finish serving their sentences outside of prison, subject to certain conditions. Offenders are classified based on their need for services and risk of committing new offenses. Offenders on parole must pay a supervision fee based on a sliding scale determined by monthly income. Special conditions may be imposed by the Board to further restrict freedom, limit movement in the community, add further disciplinary measures, or require rehabilitative services. Violation of any of the standard or special conditions of parole may result in additional punitive sanctions, up to and including revocation action by the Board.

The primary objective of intensive supervision is increased offender accountability for those on probation or parole. This goal is met through enhanced surveillance and control techniques and other special conditions, providing the offender with the proper balance of control and assistance. Intensive supervision, performed by probation/Agents with limited caseloads, is conducted for a period of up to six months, unless a longer period is specified by the court or Parole Board. Offenders pay a supervision fee of up to $30 per week for the duration of supervision. This fee is based on a sliding scale determined by income.

Home detention is a special condition of intensive supervision. Offenders are confined to their residences except for those times authorized by the Court, Parole Board or supervising probation/parole Agent. Electronic Monitoring is the enhanced surveillance technique used in conjunction with home detention to ensure heightened supervision and accountability.

The Supervised Furlough II-A Program is an early release program which allows certain inmates to be released into the community to serve the last six months of their sentence. Most are required to be on Electronic Monitoring for the duration of their furlough. The SCDC screens and approved all inmates for this program. Only inmates who have an offense that was committed on or after June 13, 1983 and before July 1, 1993 are eligible. Other criteria must be met as well in order for the inmate to be released to the Supervised Furlough II-A Program.

The Community Supervision Program is a release program for offenders who have been sentenced to a "No Parole" offense and have served 85% of their sentence at the SC Department of Corrections (SCDC). A "No Parole" offense is a class A, B, or C felony or an offense exempt from classification as enumerated in Section 16-1-10(d), which is punishable by a maximum term of 20 years or more. Individuals who committed one of these crimes on or after January 1, 1996, are not eligible for parole consideration at any time during their sentence. Offenders released to the Community Supervision Program have a two-year period of supervision. If at any time they violate the terms of supervision, a Circuit Court Judge may revoke any part of the remaining incarcerative portion of the sentence for up to one year at a time.

The DJJ Release Release Program is a program where SCDPPPS supervises offenders who are at least 17 years of age, but less than 21, who have been adjudicated delinquent by a Family Court and who have been conditionally released from SCDC by the Juvenile Parole Board. These offenders report like adult offenders. SCDPPPS Agents can issue process and arrest these offenders as well. This population differs in that their cases are brought before the Juvenile Parole Board and its Hearing Officers if the case is in violation.

The purpose of DNA testing is to meet the legislatively mandated responsibilities to collect physical evidence from offenders who meet the requisite guidelines based on criminal convictions. The program includes the statewide collection of the samples by a certified phlebotomist and delivery to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division’s (SLED’s) DNA database in Columbia, SC.

The purpose of investigations is to provide pertinent, accurate information to a disposing authority that is relevant to the individual and will assist the disposing authority in making the most appropriate decision which would include violations, pre-parole, pardon, pre-sentence, etc.

The “On The Outside Mentoring Pilot Program” was developed to link community mentors with adult offenders who are reentering South Carolina’s communities from prison under community supervision and who are seeking to make meaningful changes in their lives.

Download the Prospective Mentor Application

Contact information has been provided below for all persons or agencies interested in partnering with this program or obtaining more information regarding how to become a mentor.

George Whitehead, Program Coordinator
Office: 803-734-9143
Mobile: 803-667-1258
Gwhitehead@ppp.state.sc.us

The purpose of the of the Parole Employment Program (PEP)is to establish a statewide employment skills development and assisted job placement program to assist offenders with meeting the “suitable employment” requirement which is a statutory condition precedent for release to parole supervision. The PEP was developed to assist offenders who are eligible for parole but lack a prospective employment offer. The program was designed to offer assistance to the offender with no job experience or education in finding suitable employment and maintaining that employment as they transition from incarceration to the community.

Offenders ordered by the Court, Board, or releasing authority to participate in a rehabilitative service program or an evaluation, such as, Alcohol/Drug treatment, sex offender treatment, or Mental Health counseling, are referred when received for supervision. Additionally, Agents refer offenders to receive services as identified through development and monitoring of the supervision plan. Referrals are made to service providers listed in the Department’s Service Provider Directory.

For State Wide Applications
Mail or fax a completed Service Provider Application to the address listed below. Your Service Provider Application will be processed by the state office.

Rebecca Raybon, Field Programs
SCDPPPS
Post Office Box 50666
Columbia, South Carolina 29250
Fax: 803-737-3154

For Local or County Applications
Mail or fax a completed Service Provider Application to the SCDPPPS county office where services will be provided. A separate application should be submitted to each location you intend to serve. The Agent-in-Charge of the county office will process your application.

For county mailing and fax information, please refer to the County Office Map.

Since 1987 the Department has offered Public Service Employment as one of its community based programs. The program places convicted non-violent offenders in unpaid positions with non-profit or tax-supported agencies to perform a specified number of community service work hours. Public Service Employment allows the community to hold non-violent criminal offenders accountable for their actions through direct service back to the community in which they live.

Enhanced protocols for the supervision of sex offenders in the community were implemented on January 1, 2006. These protocols include the application of a sex-offender specific risk assessment tool, revised supervision levels based on offender risk, revised Agent contact requirements for this offender population, specific conditions of supervision for sex offenders, the use of polygraph examinations, development of a standard treatment model, and the use of enhanced electronic monitoring – Global Positioning Satellite (GPS).

The Department continues to monitor its supervision strategies targeting the management of the sex offender population statewide and the implementation of requirements set forth in Jessie’s Law, legislation signed into law on June 8, 2006, aimed at protecting South Carolina’s children through tougher penalties for sex predators. The legislation imposes a mandatory minimum of 25 years in prison for sex predators and mandates GPS monitoring for sex offenders convicted of certain offenses.

The Department’s GPS Operations Center (GOC) was established in September 2007 as a 24/7 operation for first line notification of GPS alerts. The GOC is responsible for assessing alert information generated by GPS monitoring equipment statewide and determining the initial response in a timely manner. The GOC triages all alerts and works each alert according to established Department protocol and policy. The GOC is located within SLED’s SC Information and Intelligence Center in Columbia.

Sex Offender Management Program Manual
Sex Offender Conditions of Supervision
Sex Offender Map of South Carolina
Jessie's Law
GPS Technology

The Department regards the Volunteer Intern Services Program (VISP)as an integral part of its efforts to augment the services of staff and to enhance the public’s awareness of PPP's initiatives, mission, and responsibilities. The VISP provides students and private citizens with an opportunity to experience the work of an agency while applying the knowledge and skills learned toward educational requirements or work experience. The VISP is an opportunity for the community to partner with the Department as we redirect offenders’ lives for better quality improvement and productivity.