# S.C. Code Ann. § 24-21-5: SECTION 24-21-5. Definitions > South Carolina · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T24_C21_A1_S24-21-5 ## Section - **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 24-21-5 - **Heading:** SECTION 24-21-5. Definitions - **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** SC Code / Title 24 / Chapter 21 / Article 1 / Section 24-21-5 ## Text As used in this chapter: (1) "Administrative monitoring" means a form of monitoring by the department beyond the end of the term of supervision in which the only remaining condition of supervision not completed is the payment of financial obligations. Under administrative monitoring, the only condition of the monitoring shall be the requirement that reasonable progress be made toward the payment of financial obligations. The payment of monitoring mandated fees shall continue. When an offender is placed on administrative monitoring, the offender shall register with the department's representative in the offender's county, notify the department of the offender's current address each quarter, and make payments on financial obligations owed, until the financial obligations are paid in full or a consent order of judgment is filed. Written notice of petitions for civil contempt as set forth in Section 24-21-100, scheduled hearings or proceedings, or any other event or modification associated with administrative monitoring must be given by the department by depositing the notice in the United States mail with postage prepaid addressed to the person at the address contained in the records of the department. The giving of notice by mail is complete ten days after the deposit of the notice. A certificate by the director of the department or the director's designee that the notice has been sent as required in this section is presumptive proof that the requirements as to notice of petitions for civil contempt as set forth in Section 24-21-100, scheduled hearings or proceedings, or any other event or modification associated with administrative monitoring have been met even if the notice has not been received by the offender. If an offender fails to appear for the civil contempt proceeding, the court may issue a bench warrant for the offender's arrest for failure to appear, or the court may proceed in the offender's absence and issue a bench warrant along with an order imposing a term of confinement as set forth in Section 24-21-100. (2) "Criminal risk factors" mean characteristics and behaviors that, when addressed or changed, affect a person's risk for committing crimes. The characteristics may include, but not be limited to, the following risk and criminogenic need factors: antisocial behavior patterns; criminal personality; antisocial attitudes, values, and beliefs; poor impulse control; criminal thinking; substance abuse; criminal associates; dysfunctional family or marital relationships; or low levels of employment or education. (3) "Department" means the Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services. (4) "Evidence-based practices" mean supervision policies, procedures, and practices that scientific research demonstrates reduce recidivism among individuals on probation, parole, or post-correctional supervision. (5) "Financial obligations" mean fines, fees, and restitution either ordered by the court or statutorily imposed. (6) "Hearing officer" means an employee of the department who conducts preliminary hearings to determine probable cause on alleged violations committed by an individual under the supervision of the department and as otherwise provided by law. This includes, but is not limited to, violations concerning probation, parole, and community supervision. The hearing officer also conducts preliminary hearings and final revocation hearings for supervised furlough, youthful offender conditional release cases, and such other hearings as required by law. Effect of Amendment 2016 Act No. 154, SECTION 5, in (1), added the text beginning with "Written notice of petitions for civil contempt" and made gender neutral changes. ## Nearby sections - [S.C. Code Ann. § 24-21-5 SECTION 24-21-5. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T24_C21_A1_S24-21-5.md) - [S.C. Code Ann. § 24-21-10 SECTION 24-21-10. Department director; Board of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services; term; appointment; filing vacancies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T24_C21_A1_S24-21-10.md) - [S.C. Code Ann. § 24-21-11 SECTION 24-21-11. Removal of director or member.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T24_C21_A1_S24-21-11.md) - [S.C. Code Ann. § 24-21-12 SECTION 24-21-12. Compensation of board members.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T24_C21_A1_S24-21-12.md) - [S.C. Code Ann. § 24-21-13 SECTION 24-21-13. Director to oversee department; policies and procedures; board's duty to consider cases for parole, probation, or pardon.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T24_C21_A1_S24-21-13.md) - [S.C. Code Ann. § 24-21-30 SECTION 24-21-30. Meetings; parole and pardon panels.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T24_C21_A1_S24-21-30.md) - [S.C. Code Ann. § 24-21-32 SECTION 24-21-32. Reentry supervision; revocation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T24_C21_A1_S24-21-32.md) - [S.C. Code Ann. § 24-21-35 SECTION 24-21-35. Administrative recommendations available to victim prior to parole hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T24_C21_A1_S24-21-35.md) - [S.C. Code Ann. § 24-21-40 SECTION 24-21-40. Record of proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T24_C21_A1_S24-21-40.md) - [S.C. Code Ann. § 24-21-50 SECTION 24-21-50. Hearings, arguments, and appearances by counsel or individuals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T24_C21_A1_S24-21-50.md) - [S.C. Code Ann. § 24-21-55 SECTION 24-21-55. Hearing fee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T24_C21_A1_S24-21-55.md) - [S.C. Code Ann. § 24-21-60 SECTION 24-21-60. Cooperation of public agencies and officials; surveys.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T24_C21_A1_S24-21-60.md) - [S.C. Code Ann. § 24-21-70 SECTION 24-21-70. Records of prisoners.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T24_C21_A1_S24-21-70.md) - [S.C. Code Ann. § 24-21-80 SECTION 24-21-80. Supervision fee; hardship exemption; delinquencies; substitution of public service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T24_C21_A1_S24-21-80.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T24_C21_A1_S24-21-5. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.