§ 24-23-10 Plans to be developed for statewide case classification system and community-based correctional programs
§ 24-23-20 Case classification plan
§ 24-23-30 Community corrections plan to include description of community-based program needs
§ 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

Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 24 > Chapter 23 > Article 1 - Development of a Statewide Case Classification System and a Community Corrections Plan

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.