The director shall be vested with the exclusive management and control of the prison system, and all properties belonging thereto, subject to the limitations of Sections 24-1-20 to 24-1-230 and 24-1-260 and shall be responsible for the management of the affairs of the prison system and for the proper care, treatment, feeding, clothing, and management of the prisoners confined therein. The director shall manage and control the prison system.
S.C. Code Ann. § 24-1-130
Management and control of prison system
Applied in 4 court decisions — leading case Myrtle Beach Hospital, Inc. v. City of Myrtle Beach (2000)
Most recently applied in Department of Social Services v. Laura D. (December 2009)
1962 Code SECTION 55-302; 1960 (51) 1917; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 378.
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