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    • The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services Welcomes New Director

      COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) welcomes Jake Gadsden, Jr., confirmed by the South Carolina Senate February 27th in a unanimous vote to become the next Director of SCDPPPS.

      Gadsden previously served as the Deputy Director for Programs, Reentry, and Rehabilitative Services for the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) and has over 30 years of experience overseeing both state and county correctional facilities.

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    • The South Carolina Board of Paroles and Pardons Announces Officers

      The South Carolina Board of Paroles and Pardons is composed of seven members, one from each of the state's congressional districts. All are appointed by the Governor, subject to approval by the Senate. They serve six-year staggered terms and can be reappointed. If vacancies occur, the Governor selects a replacement before the term expires. The positions of chairman, vice-chairman, and secretary are elected by a majority vote of the Board.

      The Officers of the Board for Calendar Year 2025 are listed below:

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    • The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services Announces New Website

      Today, the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) launched its new and improved agency website (https://ppp.sc.gov/), hosted by SC.gov. This redesigned, user-friendly site will make in-depth information even more accessible to offenders, victims, courts, and other members of the public served by SCDPPPS.

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