A South Carolina Commitment Order (DJ) is a court order mandating that a juvenile be placed in out-of-home care for the purpose of rehabilitating them and ensuring their safety. It is used when the juvenile is deemed to be a danger to themselves or others, or is likely to commit a criminal act. There are three types of South Carolina Commitment Order (DJ): 1) Involuntary Commitment, which involves a court hearing and order mandating that a juvenile be removed from their home and placed in a treatment facility; 2) Voluntary Commitment, which is used when the juvenile and their parent/guardian voluntarily agree to place the juvenile in out-of-home care; and 3) Emergency Commitment, which is used when the juvenile is in imminent danger and needs immediate placement in out-of-home care.