# S.C. Code Ann. § 63-19-1010: SECTION 63-19-1010. Intake and probation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T63_C19_A9_S63-19-1010

## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 63-19-1010
- **Heading:** SECTION 63-19-1010. Intake and probation
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SC Code / Title 63 / Chapter 19 / Article 9 / Section 63-19-1010

## Text

(A) The Department of Juvenile Justice shall provide intake and probation services for juveniles brought before the family courts of this State and for persons committed or referred to the department in cooperation with all local officials or agencies concerned. The role and function of intake is to independently assess the circumstances and needs of children referred for possible prosecution in the family court. Recommendations by the department as to intake must be reviewed by the office of the solicitor in the circuit concerned, and the final determination as to whether or not the juvenile is to be prosecuted in the family court must be made by the solicitor or by the solicitor's authorized assistant. Statements of the juvenile contained in the department's files must not be furnished to the solicitor's office as part of the intake review procedure, and the solicitor's office must not be privy to these statements in connection with its intake review. (B) Where circumstances do not warrant prosecution in the discretion of the solicitor, the intake counselor shall offer referral assistance for services as appropriate for the child and family. In the event that a juvenile is adjudicated to be delinquent or found by the family court to be in violation of the terms of probation, the intake counselor shall offer appropriate dispositional recommendations to the family court for its consideration and determination of the disposition of the case.

## Nearby sections

- [S.C. Code Ann. § 63-19-1010 SECTION 63-19-1010. Intake and probation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T63_C19_A9_S63-19-1010.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 63-19-1020 SECTION 63-19-1020. Instituting proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T63_C19_A9_S63-19-1020.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 63-19-1030 SECTION 63-19-1030. Prehearing inquiry.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T63_C19_A9_S63-19-1030.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 63-19-1040 SECTION 63-19-1040. Indigent defense.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T63_C19_A9_S63-19-1040.md)

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