Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 17 > Chapter 22 > Article 11 - Office of Pretrial Intervention Coordinator Diversion Program Data and Reporting

• Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
• Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
• Criminal risk factors: means characteristics and behaviors that, when addressed or changed, affect a person's risk for committing crimes. See South Carolina Code 17-22-1110
• Evidence-based practices: means supervision policies, procedures, and practices that scientific research demonstrates reduce recidivism among individuals on probation, parole, or post-correctional supervision. See South Carolina Code 17-22-1110
• Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
• Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
• Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.