Performance Standards for Public Defenders and Assigned Counsel (Non-Capital)

Juvenile delinquency proceedings in the South Carolina Family Court are fundamentally different than adult criminal cases. Judges are charged by the South Carolina Code of Laws with acting in the “best interests of the child,” this emphasis on the rehabilitation of the child contrasts with the more punitive model used by the adult criminal justice system. The standards listed in the document aim to provide guidance to appointed counsel in juvenile matters with particular emphasis on the distinctive requirements of the South Carolina juvenile justice system.

Uniform Guidelines for Nomination of a Circuit Public Defender by a Selection Panel

Each Circuit Public Defender Selection Panel is responsible for nominating a person to serve as the Circuit Public Defender for their circuit. This is a list of guidelines to follow in that selection.

Uniform Guidelines for the Selection of Circuit Public Defender Selection Panels

The 2007 Indigent Defense Act provides that each county must elect its representative(s) from the active licensed attorneys who reside within each county to serve on its Circuit Public Defender Selection Panel. The procedures included in this document have been adopted by the Commission on Indigent Defense for the Election of the Circuit Public Defender Selection Panels and the Nomination of Circuit Public Defenders.

SCCID Voucher Payment Policy

This document describes the payment policy for indigent defense lawyers.

The visionary

This serial gives information about the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs, various programs throughout the state, statistics on minorities and upcoming minority events.

Creating Partnerships: Computer Training with Assistive Technology for Senior Adults

Currently, at the SC Commission for the Blind, there is no opportunity for computer training for adults in the Older Blind Program. The Older Blind Program has to look for outside partners to make this service viable again. This project proposes that the OB Program partner with regional senior and recreation centers to establish a community-based training program that is both effective and is of minimal cost to the agency and to the partnering centers.

Evaluation and Process Improvement of Federal Excess Property for Fire Departments

Currently, there are two federal programs related to excess federal property in which the South Carolina Forestry Commission participates. There is a need to streamline the process for applying for federal excess property as well as tracking its location once it has been received and assigned.

South Carolina Office of the State Treasurer Department of Internal Audit Policies and Procedures Manual

The purpose of this project is to develop a Policy and Procedures Manual as a written guidance for applicable and required procedures to identify processes which will improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance process through the Department of Internal Audit of the South Carolina Office of the State Treasurer's Internal Audit functions.

New South Carolina state documents - September 2016

The monthly New South Carolina State Documents publication by the State Library provides a list of state documents published by state agencies that have been cataloged and added to the South Carolina State Documents Depository. Included is the title, author and/or agency, description, thumbnail, link to access full-text file, and OCLC number.

Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual

The purpose of the Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual is to furnish guidance to all departments, divisions, sections, and offices of the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission in administering policies of the Commission and of the State of South Carolina. These policies and procedures are offered to provide a method of understanding administrative guidelines of the Commission and a structure for consistent application of rules and regulations to all employees. In addition, the contents of this manual are designed to serve as general guidelines for the proper and efficient conduct of administrative procedures.

MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDER MANUAL for 2010

This brochure describes the 2010 Medical services provider manual, how to order one and how much it costs. The 2010 edition is a complete revision to the fee schedule with new maximum allowable payments based on 2010 CPT® coding. The manual covers services for physicians of all specialties, chiropractors, psychologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical social workers and physical therapists. This edition provides more detailed procedure descriptions as well as further clarification of payment policies. It also serves as an excellent reference for price comparisons with other payers.

Workers’ Compensation Compliance Poster

This poster briefly describes what you should do with regards to workers compensation if you should get injured on a job.

Frequently asked questions about Mediation

This sheet answers questions concerning worker's compensation and mediation such as: what is mediation, why are we having mediation, what happens if the parties cannot reach an agreement at mediation, what happens at the mediation, what is a mediator, where can I obtain a list of certified mediators, is there a record of the mediation, do I need an attorney to represent me and who pays for the mediator.

Hospital and Ambulatory Surgery Center Payment Manual

This manual contains the policy governing the billing and payment of hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers for services rendered under the Workers’ Compensation Act. The payment rates listed herein are deemed by the Commission to be fair and reasonable.

Hospital and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Manual

This manual contains the policy governing the billing and payment of hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers for services rendered under the Workers’ Compensation Act. The payment rates listed herein are deemed by the Commission to be fair and reasonable.