S.C. Code Ann. § 24-23-40: Statewide policies with state agencies; monitoring restitution orders and fines; research and special studies; employee training.

The community corrections plan shall provide for the department's:

(1) development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of statewide policies, procedures, and agreements with state agencies, such as the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Office of Mental Health, and the Office of Substance Use Services, for purposes of coordination and referral of probationers, parolees, and community supervision releasees for rehabilitation services;

(2) development of specific guidelines for the vigorous monitoring of restitution orders and fines to increase the efficiency of collection and development of a systematic reporting system so as to notify the judiciary of restitution and fine payment failures on a regular basis;

(3) development of a program development and evaluation capability so that the department can monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the above programs as well as to conduct research and special studies on such issues as probation, parole, and community supervision outcomes, revocations, and recidivism;

(4) development of adequate training and staff development for its employees.