Second Chances Resource Library

FAMM’s Compassionate Release Report Cards look at how well states provide compassionate release to medically vulnerable, aging, and terminally ill incarcerated people. They grade each state program on key measures such as eligibility criteria, procedures, release planning, and data collection/public reporting. South Carolina has two compassionate release programs. “Medical Parole for Terminally Ill, Geriatric, or Permanently Disabled Inmates” received a grade of D and “Medical Furlough/Extension of the Limits of Confinement” received a grade of F. South Carolina’s overall grade is also F.