South Carolina § 23-23-20 - South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.
Full text of South Carolina South Carolina Code of Laws § 23-23-20 — South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-23-20. South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.
There is hereby created the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy which shall provide facilities and training for all officers from state, county, and local law enforcement agencies and for other designated persons in the criminal justice system. Correctional officers and other personnel employed or appointed by the South Carolina Department of Corrections may be trained by the academy. Administration of the academy must be vested in a director who is responsible for selection of instructors, course content, maintenance of physical facilities, recordkeeping, supervision of personnel, scheduling of classes, enforcement of minimum standards for certification, and other matters as may be agreed upon by the council. The director must be hired by and responsible to the council. Basic and advance training must be provided at the training facility.
HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 317, SECTION 1, eff May 30, 2006; 2008 Act No. 335, SECTION 13, eff June 16, 2008; 2014 Act No. 225 (H.3958), SECTION 1, eff June 2, 2014.
Effect of Amendment
The 2008 amendment in the first sentence substituted "There is hereby created the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy which shall" for "the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy shall".
2014 Act No. 225, SECTION 1, substituted "trained by the academy" for "trained by the department", and substituted "Administration of the academy" for "Administration of this academy".
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina § 23-23-20
What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 23-23-20 cover?
Section 23-23-20 ("South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite South Carolina § 23-23-20?
A common citation format is "South Carolina Code of Laws § 23-23-20" (South Carolina). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of South Carolina law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the South Carolina official source linked on this page or consult a licensed South Carolina attorney.
How does South Carolina § 23-23-20 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in South Carolina can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in South Carolina.