Jackson v. State

We granted certiorari to determine whether participation in a “community supervision program” (Program) as defined in S.C.Code Ann. § 24-13-100 (Supp.2001) is a collateral consequence of sentencing. We hold that it is, and therefore affirm the post-conviction relief (PCR) judge’s order denying petitioner relief.

Petitioner pled guilty to second degree criminal sexual conduct, a violation of S.C.Code Ann. § 16-3-653 (1985). Under § 24-13-100, all Class A, B, and C felonies, and all “exempt” offenses which are punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of twenty years or more are “no parole…