SC Prohibited Books and Publications

Alec Shea filed this request with the Department of Corrections of South Carolina.
Submitted July 28, 2017
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From: Alec Shea

Subject: Freedom of Information Request: SC Prohibited Books and Publications

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

All lists of books and periodicals that prisoners are barred from possessing.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 15 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Alec Shea

From: FOIA

Subject: FW: FOIA: SC Prohibited Books and Publications

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Mr. Shea,

SCDC received your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request on July 28, 2017. I have forwarded your request to the appropriate records custodians to obtain the requested documents. While SCDC has documents that may be responsive to your request, the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act, S.C. Code Section 30-4-10, et seq. defines public records that are subject to disclosure and also enumerates matters that are exempt from disclosure. The following exemptions apply: records that contain information of a personal nature as defined in 30-4-40(a)(2), records of law enforcement and public safety agencies (to include SCDC) compiled in the process of detecting and investigating a crime as defined in 30-4-40(a)(3) and its subsections, and correspondence and other work products of legal counsel and any other material that would violate the attorney-client or attorney work product privileges as outlined in 30-4-40(a)(7). Please note that medical records and all "other records which by law are required to be closed to the public" are not available through FOIA as stated in 30-4-20(c). Additionally, documents that contain information regarding SCDC security plans and devices are not available through FOIA as is stated in 30-4-20(c). Requested records that are subject to FOIA and not exempt will be provided once copied. Please note, SCDC may require a deposit and will charge a fee as permitted by 30-4-30(b) for all record production. This serves as the final opinion of SCDC on the public availability of the records you have requested as required by 30-4-30(c). However, please note that, as allowed by 30-4-30(c), redactions may be made pursuant to additional exemptions. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

SCDC FOIA Office
Post Office Box 21787
Columbia, SC 29221-1787
FOIA@doc.sc.gov<mailto:FOIA@doc.sc.gov>

From: Sommer Sharpe (C059325)

Subject: FOIA Invoice for SC Prohibited Books and Publications

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Mr. Shea,

Please find attached an invoice for the records you requested. Please send a check made payable to SCDC (Attn: Christine McClain) for the attached amount. Once I receive your payment, these documents will be sent to you.

Thank you,

Sommer Sharpe
South Carolina Department of Corrections
Email: Sharpe.Sommer@doc.sc.gov
Office: 803.896.1490| Mobile: 803.360.8389

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