It shall be the policy of this State in the operation and management of the Department of Corrections to manage and conduct the Department in such a manner as will be consistent with the operation of a modern prison system, and with the view of making the system self-sustaining, and that those convicted of violating the law and sentenced to a term in the State Penitentiary shall have humane treatment, and be given opportunity, encouragement and training in the matter of reformation.
S.C. Code Ann. § 24-1-20
Declaration of policy
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Myrtle Beach Hospital, Inc. v. City of Myrtle Beach (2000)
Most recently applied in Myrtle Beach Hospital, Inc. v. City of Myrtle Beach (June 2000)
1962 Code SECTION 55-291; 1960 (51) 1917.
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