(A) While on the institutional grounds of the department, it is unlawful to furnish, attempt to furnish, or to possess with the intent to furnish, contraband to a juvenile committed to the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice. "Juvenile", for purposes of this section, is defined as a person committed to the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice. It is unlawful for a juvenile committed to the custody of the department to possess contraband.
(B) For purposes of this section, "contraband" is defined as:
(1) a device which may be used as a weapon including, but not limited to, firearms, knives, blades, clubs, or billies;
(2) drugs of any type or description including, but not limited to, marijuana, cocaine, and any other controlled substance as listed in Chapter 53 of Title 44, for which a juvenile does not possess a current lawful prescription;
(3) poisons or other dangerous chemicals which can cause injury or death;
(4) flammable liquids of any type including, but not limited to, gasoline, kerosene, or lighter fluid;
(5) any type of alcohol and any liquid containing any concentration of intoxicating alcohol;
(6) keys, locks, or tools of any description not officially issued to the juvenile by the department; or
(7) any additional items determined to be contraband by the Director of the Department of Juvenile Justice.
(C) If the director determines any additional items to be contraband, a list of these items must be published and posted in conspicuous places so as to be seen readily by a person entering the institutional grounds or on the institutional grounds of the Department of Juvenile Justice.
(D) An adult found violating this section is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than one thousand dollars nor more than ten thousand dollars or imprisoned for not less than one year nor more than ten years, or both.
HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 361, Section 2.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 63 - South Carolina Children's Code
Chapter 19 - Juvenile Justice Code
Section 63-19-10. Short title.
Section 63-19-20. Definitions.
Section 63-19-30. Other state agencies; preexisting obligations.
Section 63-19-310. Department created.
Section 63-19-320. Director; removal of director; bond.
Section 63-19-340. Annual report.
Section 63-19-350. Community services.
Section 63-19-360. Institutional services.
Section 63-19-370. Interdepartmental agreements; retention of grant revenues.
Section 63-19-380. Special school district designation.
Section 63-19-390. Peace officers and constables.
Section 63-19-420. Natural resource sales.
Section 63-19-430. Bumper sticker sales.
Section 63-19-440. Goldsmith Center.
Section 63-19-450. Youth Industries Program.
Section 63-19-460. Voluntary participation in program.
Section 63-19-470. Sale of goods prohibited.
Section 63-19-480. Compensation of victims of crime fund.
Section 63-19-490. Authority to promulgate regulations.
Section 63-19-620. Removal of member.
Section 63-19-630. Officers; rules and procedures.
Section 63-19-640. Compensation.
Section 63-19-650. Compensation.
Section 63-19-810. Taking a child into custody.
Section 63-19-820. Out-of-home placement.
Section 63-19-830. Detention hearings; screenings.
Section 63-19-840. Detention homes; temporary care and custody.
Section 63-19-850. Transportation to detention facility.
Section 63-19-1010. Intake and probation.
Section 63-19-1020. Instituting proceedings.
Section 63-19-1030. Prehearing inquiry.
Section 63-19-1040. Indigent defense.
Section 63-19-1210. Transfer of jurisdiction.
Section 63-19-1410. Adjudication.
Section 63-19-1420. Driver's license suspension.
Section 63-19-1430. Youth Mentor Act.
Section 63-19-1435. Use of restraints on juveniles in court.
Section 63-19-1440. Commitment.
Section 63-19-1450. Commitment of juvenile with mental illness or mental retardation.
Section 63-19-1460. Conveyance by sheriff.
Section 63-19-1470. Adult commitment.
Section 63-19-1610. Exclusive care; payment by local governments for use of facilities.
Section 63-19-1620. Further care; education.
Section 63-19-1630. Institutional transfer.
Section 63-19-1640. Furloughs.
Section 63-19-1650. Youthful Offender Division transfer.
Section 63-19-1660. Interference.
Section 63-19-1670. Contraband.
Section 63-19-1680. Child support payments.
Section 63-19-1810. Determination of release.
Section 63-19-1820. Board of Juvenile Parole; review and appearance procedures.
Section 63-19-1830. Legal representation before board.
Section 63-19-1835. Compliance reductions for probationers and parolees.
Section 63-19-1840. Aftercare investigations.
Section 63-19-1850. Conditional release; search and seizure.
Section 63-19-1860. Conditional release violation.
Section 63-19-1870. Revocation of conditional release.
Section 63-19-1880. Probation counselors.
Section 63-19-2020. Confidentiality.
Section 63-19-2030. Law enforcement records.
Section 63-19-2040. Release of information.
Section 63-19-2050. Petition for expungement of official records.
Section 63-19-2220. Interstate Compact for Juveniles.
Section 63-19-2410. Misrepresentation of age for admission to theater.
Section 63-19-2420. Loitering in a billiard room.
Section 63-19-2430. Playing pinball.
Section 63-19-2440. Beer and wine purchase, consumption, or possession.
Section 63-19-2450. Alcoholic beverages purchase, consumption, or possession.
Section 63-19-2460. Alcoholic beverages in home; religious use exception.