# S.C. Code Ann. § 24-21-420: SECTION 24-21-420. Reports by probation agent to the court

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T24_C21_A5_S24-21-420

## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 24-21-420
- **Heading:** SECTION 24-21-420. Reports by probation agent to the court
- **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 5 / Section 24-21-420

## Text

When directed by the court, the probation agent must fully investigate and report to the court in writing the circumstances of the offense and the criminal record, social history, and present condition of the defendant including, whenever practicable, the findings of a physical and mental examination of the defendant. When the services of a probation agent are available to the court, no defendant charged with a felony and, unless the court shall direct otherwise in individual cases, no other defendant may be placed on probation or released under suspension of sentence until the report of such investigation has been presented to and considered by the court.

## Nearby sections

- [S.C. Code Ann. § 24-21-410 SECTION 24-21-410. Power to suspend sentence and impose probation; exceptions; search and seizure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T24_C21_A5_S24-21-410.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 24-21-420 SECTION 24-21-420. Reports by probation agent to the court.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T24_C21_A5_S24-21-420.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 24-21-430 SECTION 24-21-430. Conditions of probation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T24_C21_A5_S24-21-430.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 24-21-440 SECTION 24-21-440. Period of probation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T24_C21_A5_S24-21-440.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 24-21-450 SECTION 24-21-450. Arrest for violating terms of probation; bond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T24_C21_A5_S24-21-450.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 24-21-460 SECTION 24-21-460. Court action when terms of probation violated.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T24_C21_A5_S24-21-460.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 24-21-480 SECTION 24-21-480. Restitution Center program; distribution of offenders' salaries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T24_C21_A5_S24-21-480.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 24-21-485 SECTION 24-21-485. Department authorized to establish and maintain restitution centers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T24_C21_A5_S24-21-485.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 24-21-490 SECTION 24-21-490. Collection and distribution of restitution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T24_C21_A5_S24-21-490.md)

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