(A) For purposes of this article, "local detention facility" means a municipal, county, or multijurisdictional jail, prison camp, or overnight lockup used for the detention of persons charged with or convicted of a felony, misdemeanor, local ordinance, or violation of a court order.
(B) There is a need for the safe and secure housing of inmates, and there may be situations where inmates need to be temporarily housed in other local detention facilities in order to maintain the public peace, safety, and welfare. Therefore, local detention facilities of this State are authorized to enter into mutual aid and assistance agreements with other local detention facilities as may be necessary.
(C) The facility manager, with the approval and consent of the local governing body, may provide this assistance while acting in accordance with the policies, ordinances, and procedures set forth by the governing body of the providing local detention facility. If sufficient resources are not available within the several counties, officials responsible for the requesting local detention facility may seek assistance of the South Carolina Department of Corrections and its resources until the emergency has passed.
HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 237, Section 93, eff June 11, 2010.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons
Section 24-5-12. Devolving certain duties concerning jails on governing body of county.
Section 24-5-20. Appointment of facility managers.
Section 24-5-30. Repealed by 2010 Act No. 237, Section 91, eff June 11, 2010.
Section 24-5-50. Keeping prisoners committed by coroner.
Section 24-5-60. Keeping prisoners committed by United States.
Section 24-5-70. Repealed by 2010 Act No. 237, Section 91, eff June 11, 2010.
Section 24-5-90. Discrimination in treatment of prisoners.
Section 24-5-100. Repealed by 2010 Act No. 237, Section 91, eff June 11, 2010.
Section 24-5-110. Return to court of names of prisoners.
Section 24-5-120. Facility manager's annual report on condition of jail.
Section 24-5-130. Leaving jails unattended.
Section 24-5-140 to 24-5-160. Repealed by 2010 Act No. 237, Section 91, eff June 11, 2010.
Section 24-5-170. Removal of prisoners in case of destruction of jail.
Section 24-5-200. Short title.
Section 24-5-220. Mutual aid and assistance agreements.
Section 24-5-230. Construction of article.
Section 24-5-300. Definitions.
Section 24-5-320. Pre-service training; comprehensive test.
Section 24-5-330. Physical competence and capability.
Section 24-5-340. Additional requirements.
Section 24-5-350. Duties of reserve detention officer; supervision.
Section 24-5-360. Additional training to become full-time jailer or detention officer.
Section 24-5-370. Reserve identification card for former full-time detention officers.