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S.C. Const. art. XII, § 2

Institutions for confinement of persons convicted of crimes

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The General Assembly shall establish institutions for the confinement of all persons convicted of such crimes as may be designated by law, and shall provide for the custody, maintenance, health, welfare, education, and rehabilitation of the inmates.

History

1970 (56) 2683; 1971 (57) 46.

Provenance

Source: scstatehouse.gov
Retrieved: 2026-09-25
Edition: 2026-09-25
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