Presentation of William R. Byars Jr. , Director South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice South Carolina Sentencing Reform Commission February 26, 2009
Evidence that Juvenile Justice Reform is Working in South Carolina Eighteen percent (18%) drop in referrals to the juvenile justice system since fiscal year 02 -03. n Development/implementation of intermediate level courts within the juvenile justice system to ease family court workloads and render more effective treatment - - drug courts, truancy courts, youth courts, and school based courts. n
Evidence that Juvenile Justice Reform is Working in South Carolina Eighty-six percent (86%) success rate for juvenile offenders in the community (no new crimes committed while under DJJ supervision). n Referrals for violent/serious juvenile crime at a 13 -year low in fiscal year 07 -08. n
Evidence that Juvenile Justice Reform is Working in South Carolina Admissions to secure detention at a 5 -year low in fiscal year 07 -08. n Average daily population of juveniles committed to DJJ was at a five-year low in 07 -08. n
Evidence that Juvenile Justice Reform is Working in South Carolina More than 50 percent of committed juveniles are placed in out-of-home community programs that produce better success rates than large institutional facilities. n A record 170 General Equivalency Diplomas awarded by the DJJ school district in fiscal year 07 -08 (over 1000 in last six years); GED passage rate by DJJ students exceeded state average. n
Evidence that Juvenile Justice Reform is Working in South Carolina No escapes from the Broad River Road Complex of secure facilities in more than five years. n Lower recidivism rates for paroled juveniles who receive intensive supervision. n DJJ’s victim services given the highest rating of “very satisfied” by 67% of victims polled. n
Ten Most Frequent Offenses Associated with Juvenile Cases to the Solicitor FY 2007 -08 Rank Offense # of Cases (n=12, 393) 1 Disturbing Schools 2, 888 2 Simple Assault & Battery 1, 911 3 Public Disorderly Conduct 1, 421 4 Shoplifting 1, 416 5 Simple Possession of Marijuana 953 6 Truancy 897 7 Simple Assault 811 8 Probation Violation V (technical violation of misdemeanor charge) 757 9 Incorrigibility 682 10 Contempt of Court (Status Offense) 657 % of All Cases (N=23, 826) 12% 8% 6% 6% 4% 4% 3% 3%
Legislative Strategies · Address the issue of disturbing schools as a gateway offense in the juvenile justice system through legislation more appropriately defining the behavior (House Bill 3315). • Address the issue of referrals to the family courts for incorrigible behavior through legislation requiring families to document that they pursued counseling before filing the petition (House Bill 3315). • Develop a 180 -day determinate sentencing option for family court judges.
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