Courts' powers not affected; jurisdiction of Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services
Known as the Judge William R. Byars Youthful Offender Act
The act spans §§ 24–24 (17 sections).
1962 Code SECTION 55-400.6; 1968 (55) 3031; 1988 Act No. 480, SECTION 17; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 458; 1995 Act No. 83, SECTION 37.
Nothing in this chapter limits or affects the power of a court to suspend the imposition or execution of a sentence and place a youthful offender on probation.
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to amend, repeal, or affect the jurisdiction of the Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services or the Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services Board. For purposes of community supervision or parole, a sentence pursuant to Section 24-19-50(e) shall be considered a sentence for six years.
Official source: South Carolina Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.