Does South Carolina allow for capital punishment?Yes
Present status of the state’s capital punishment laws?Ongoing
How many executions have taken place?684
How many executions are scheduled for 2011?One carried out
How many inmates are on Death Row?63
Is life without parole an available alternative?Yes
What methods of execution are available?Choice of Injection or Electrocution
If lethal injection is used, what drug or drug combination is used in the state?3-drug protocol, starting with pentobarbital. Began using pentobarbital in 3-drug protocol on May 6, 2011 (Reuters, 5/6/11)
