South Carolina Statutes
§ 44-17-610 — Commitment to private, county, Veterans' Administration, or other hospital.
Upon request by the individual, his relatives, spouse or guardian and agreement by the superintendent of the hospital concerned, the court may order the hospitalization of the patient in any private, county, Veterans' Administration or other suitable institution. Neither the State, any county nor any municipality shall be liable for any costs of or charges for sending an individual to a private institution or connected with or arising out of his being sent there.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 32-969; 1952 (47) 2042; 1974 (58) 2642.
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