RESULTS
Solicitor Wilson is a proven leader and is recognized across our State and our Country for creating initiatives to improve the justice system for all. She works with members of all political parties and enlists people from all walks of life to help make the system better. Her milestones include:
★ First (and only) woman elected to the Office of Solicitor for the Ninth Judicial Circuit ★ Law Enforcement Victim's Advocate Solicitor of the Year Award ★ South Carolina Victim Assistance Network's Criminal Justice Award for Outstanding Service to Victims ★Named One of Charleston Business Magazine's Most Influential People ★ Department of Justice Director’s Award from Attorney General Janet Reno for Superior Performance by an Assistant United States Attorney (the highest award given by the Department of Justice to an AUSA) ★ Commissioner-- South Carolina Commission for Prosecution Coordination ★ Human Trafficking Grant Winner ★ Member-- State Child Fatality Advisory Committee ★ Vice President National District Attorneys Association ★
Groundbreaking Transparency
Scarlett instituted a Transparency Initiative so the public can find information about how and why cases are resolved the way they are, including what position her office took regarding sentencing.
SVU for Children and Vulnerable Adults
Scarlett created a Special Victim’s Unit to handle cases involving children and vulnerable adults; the SVU includes both a dedicated investigator and a supervisory position for both Berkeley and Charleston Counties.
Locking the Revolving Door - Bonds
Scarlett implemented procedures to do the prosecutor's part in locking the “revolving door” that allows habitual, dangerous offenders to post bond then commit more crimes while awaiting trial. She helped draft and pass legislation to address this problem.
Safe Place for Sexual Assault Victims
Scarlett helped convince MUSC to create a more robust Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program so that rape victims would not have to sit for hours upon hours waiting to be seen.
Veterans Treatment Drug Court
Scarlett initiated the first Veterans Treatment Court in South Carolina to help end veterans’ involvement in the criminal justice system.
Berkeley County Drug Court
Scarlett launched the Berkeley County Drug Court as an alternative court to break the cycle of drug offender recidivism.
Domestic Violence Reforms
Scarlett helped create a centralized Criminal Domestic Violence Court, providing more protection for victims of family violence. Additionally, Scarlett and her team helped develop the Charleston County Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team, which seeks to enhance the safety of victims and the accountability of batterers. What’s more: Scarlett teamed with the Dee Norton Lowcountry Children’s Center to enact over 30 recommendations for the community and law enforcement to better protect children from CDV. And most recently, Scarlett led the Tri-County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council to increase community awareness regarding domestic violence prevention, victim support, and perpetrator accountability.
Officer-Involved Critical Incident Protocol
Scarlett drafted a comprehensive plan for handling situations where citizens are injured in incidents with law enforcement, keeping the community informed as to the progress of these investigations and establishing a timeline for decisions.