TO AMEND SECTION 63-19-350, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMMUNITY SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH AND ALCOHOL AND DRUG SERVICES FOR YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    Section 63-19-350(7) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"(7)    providing or arranging for necessary services leading to the rehabilitation of rehabilitate delinquents and reduce recidivism either within the department or through cooperative arrangements with other appropriate agencies including, but not limited to, mental health counseling and alcohol and drug treatment agencies;"

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.