If, at any time before the unconditional discharge of a committed youthful offender, the Division is of the opinion that such youthful offender will be benefited by further treatment in an institution or other facility any member of the Division may direct his return to custody or if necessary may issue a warrant for the apprehension and return to custody of such youthful offender and cause such warrant to be executed by an appointed supervisory agent, or any policeman. Upon return to custody, such youthful offender shall be given an opportunity to appear before the Division or a member thereof. The Division may then or at its discretion revoke the order of conditional release.
S.C. Code Ann. § 24-19-150
Further treatment; return to custody
Known as the Judge William R. Byars Youthful Offender Act
The act spans §§ 24-19-10 to 24-19-90 (17 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case State v. Proctor (2001)
Most recently applied in State v. Proctor (May 2001)
1962 Code SECTION 55-400.5; 1968 (55) 3031.
Official source: South Carolina Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.