Halloween Curfew Announced for Sex Offenders on Probation/Parole

Columbia – Law enforcement Agents with the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) will enforce a statewide curfew for sex offenders under its supervision, whose crime is against a child. Halloween restrictions for sex offenders on probation, parole and other forms of community supervision under the jurisdiction of SCDPPPS are as follows:

  • Curfew: 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. statewide on Halloween, October 31st
  • This applies to all persons under supervision for a sex offense whose crime is against a child. (Note: This does not apply to all registered sex offenders, many of whom are no longer on probation or parole and therefore not under the jurisdiction of SCDPPPS.)
  • Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all actively supervised sex offenders are instructed to remain at home during the restricted timeframes and will be under surveillance checks through “team home visits.”
  • Sex offenders have been notified of the following restrictions: -no porch or exterior lights on outside of their houses;
    • no candy distribution;
    • no participation in Halloween parties or carnivals; and
    • stay inside of their homes.

Concerned citizens may visit the State Law Enforcement Division website for a list of sex offenders in your area at: http://scor.sled.sc.gov/ConditionsOfUse.Aspx

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