South Carolina Code of Regulations Chapter 33 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Here’s a detailed summary of Chapter 33 – Department of Corrections from the South Carolina Code of Regulations, current through Register Vol. 49, No. 3 (March 28, 2025) (regulations.justia.com):
§ 33‑1 – Contraband Articles 🔒
Under the authority of Title 24, Chapters 1, 3, and 9, the following items are designated contraband in state penitentiaries (regulations.justia.com):
Any item not officially issued to an inmate or unavailable for purchase in the prison canteen
Weapons: firearms, knives, clubs, etc.
Drugs, including narcotics, barbiturates, medicines, and poisons
Alcoholic beverages and any alcohol-containing liquid
Keys and locks
Tools not approved for inmate use by the Director
Money not properly submitted through the prison Treasurer
All inmates, visitors, and others are formally notified that violations of § 24‑3‑950 S.C. Code will be strictly enforced (law.cornell.edu).
§ 33‑2 – Shock Incarceration Program 🚨
Provides a comprehensive framework for the juvenile-style Shock Incarceration Program:
Eligibility Criteria (regulations.justia.com):
Under age 30 at admission
Eligible for parole within two years, or facing a minimum five-year sentence under probation revocation
No violent convictions (per § 16‑1‑60)
No prior adult incarceration or participation in shocks probation/incarceration
Physically and mentally capable
Sentence allows participation
Note: Participation is a privilege, not a right
Organizational Structure & Process (regulations.justia.com):
Program oversight: Director of Classification in charge, with Shock Incarceration Screening Committees at every Reception and Evaluation Center
Screening Committee includes Deputy Warden, Regional Classification Coordinator (or equivalent), and Assistant Chief Parole Examiner from DPPPS
Selection process: Coordinates medical clearance, review by classification division, law enforcement, victims (if applicable), and judicial determinations
Detainers are considered: inmates with active detainers may still participate under certain conditions; parole may be deferred to completion of program
Residency & Extensions (scstatehouse.gov):
A residence plan must be approved by probation/parole officials before parole
Extensions of up to 30 days are allowed (for residence processing or disciplinary reasons), subject to inmate consent and director approval
Out-of-state releases require interstate compact processing before parole
Discipline & Removal (scstatehouse.gov):
An SIU Management Committee reviews infractions:
Minor infractions may lead to extra duty, lost privileges, physical training, reprimand, or 30-day extension
Major infractions (or repeat minors) result in referral to the Warden and possible removal
Removal procedure:
Incident reported within 24 hours, hearing scheduled by SIU Manager
Inmate may waive or request a hearing, and Chief of SIU conducts the hearing
If removal is upheld, inmate returns to general population; if retained, completes program
Youthful offenders have separate oversight board involvement
🧾 Chapter 33 at a Glance
| Section | Topic | Summary Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 33‑1 | Contraband | Defines prohibited items (weapons, drugs, alcohol, tools, unauthorized money, etc.) |
| 33‑2 | Shock Incarceration Program | Covers eligibility, screening, residency requirements, disciplinary process, removal, and parole |
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