SC Constitution Article I, Section 24 (A) (9) states
(9) receive prompt and full restitution from the person or persons convicted of the criminal conduct that caused the
victim’s loss or injury, including both adult and juvenile offenders
SCDPPPS is committed to ensuring this right is protected and enforced. In 1999, the South Carolina General Assembly gave SCDPPPS the responsibility for collecting restitution from offenders and disbursing it to crime victims. Since then we have returned more than $29 million to victims and their families.
To better understand how restitution is processed in SCDPPPS, please refer to the below flow chart. Click here for FAQs about restitution.