South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 5 - Jails And Jailers
Section 24-5-90. Discrimination in treatment of prisoners.

It is unlawful to discriminate in the treatment of prisoners placed in the custody of the sheriff or local governing body.
A violation of this section is a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, the person convicted must be fined not less than twenty-five dollars and imprisoned for not more than one year.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 55-419; 1952 Code Section 55-419; 1942 Code Section 1950; 1932 Code Section 1950; Cr. C. '22 Section 932; Cr. C. '12 Section 934; Cr. C. '02 Section 648; G. S. 2700; R. S. 535; 1868 (14) 107; 2010 Act No. 237, Section 44, eff June 11, 2010.
Effect of Amendment
The 2010 amendment rewrote the section.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 24 - Corrections, Jails, Probations, Paroles and Pardons

Chapter 5 - Jails And Jailers

Section 24-5-10. Sheriff as custodian of jail; sheriff's liability for appointed jailer; receiving prisoners.

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 Repealed by 2010 Act No. 237, Section 91, eff June 11, 2010.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 Repealed by 2010 Act No. 237, Section 91, eff June 11, 2010.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 24-5-80. Governing body to furnish certain items and services to all persons confined in jail.

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 Repealed by 2010 Act No. 237, Section 91, eff June 11, 2010.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 Repealed by 2010 Act No. 237, Section 91, eff June 11, 2010.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 24-5-175. Unlawful operation of unmanned aerial vehicle near detention facility; penalties; exclusions.

Section 24-5-200. Short title.

Section 24-5-210. Mutual aid and assistance agreements between local detention facilities authorized.

Section 24-5-220. Mutual aid and assistance agreements.

Section 24-5-230. Construction of article.

Section 24-5-300. Definitions.

Section 24-5-310. Appointment of reserve detention officers; criminal and background inquiry; oath, bond, and training requirement.

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.

Section 24-5-380. Uniforms and equipment; handguns.

Section 24-5-390. Workers' Compensation benefits.