To be eligible to participate in the offender management system, an offender shall: (a) be classified as a qualified prisoner as defined herein; (b) maintain a clear disciplinary record during the offender's incarceration or for at least six months prior to consideration for placement in the system; (c) demonstrate during incarceration a general desire to become a law abiding member of society; (d) satisfy any reasonable requirements imposed on the offender by the Department of Corrections; (e) be willing to participate in the criminal offender management system and all of its programs and rehabilitative services and agree to conditions imposed by the departments; (f) possess an acceptable risk score. The risk score shall be affected by, but not be limited to, the following factors: (1) nature and seriousness of the current offense; (2) nature and seriousness of prior offenses; (3) institutional record; (4) performance under prior criminal justice supervision; and (g) satisfy any other criteria established by the South Carolina Department of Corrections and the State Board of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services. HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 461, Section 1.
South Carolina Legal Code