General Info

Founded in 1941, the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services provides community supervision to offenders who receive suspended sentences from courts. Located in Florence, S.C., the department offers support services to victims at parole and pardon hearings. It also provides information about offenders parole release and supervision. The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services promotes public safety through coordination with other federal, state and local criminal justice agencies. In addition, the department offers evaluation, case management and intervention services. The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services additionally monitors compliance to the conditions imposed by courts and hearing officers. The department provides drug testing and financial collections management services.