South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice


The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice is a state agency of South Carolina, headquartered in Columbia. The agency operates juvenile correctional facilities. The Department derives their authority from Title 63 Chapter 19 of the South Carolina Code of Laws.

Facilities

Long-term commitment institutions :
The DJJ Juvenile Detention Center, a pre-trial facility, is in Columbia. It opened in 2001, replacing a facility that had been historically overcrowded.
Evaluation centers: