South Carolina Statutes

§ 44-17-900 — Officials not liable for release or discharge of patient.

South Carolina·Title 44 HEALTH·Ch. 17 CARE AND COMMITMENT OF MENTALLY ILL PERSONS

Neither the superintendent of a mental health facility nor any other person legally participating in the release or discharge of a patient shall be liable either civilly or criminally on account of such participation.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 32-993; 1974 (58) 2642.

Nearby Sections

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§ 44-17-310

Voluntary admission.

§ 44-17-320

Discharge of voluntary patient by superintendent.

§ 44-17-330

Discharge at request of patient or another person.

§ 44-17-340

Written notice of right to release.

§ 44-17-410

Emergency admission of person likely to cause serious harm; procedures; court review; assessment by examiners; initiation of emergency commitment procedures; hearing; right to counsel.

§ 44-17-415

Physical examination report to accompany certification for emergency admission.

§ 44-17-420

Notice of hearing.

§ 44-17-430

Examination under custody of person requiring immediate hospitalization when examination not otherwise possible.

§ 44-17-440

Custody and transport of person requiring immediate care; peace officer; friend or relative.

§ 44-17-450

Preadmission screening and evaluation in psychiatric emergencies.

§ 44-17-460

Examinations prior to emergency admissions to psychiatric facilities.

§ 44-17-510

Petition for judicial commitment; certificate of designated examiner.

§ 44-17-520

Notice of petition and right to counsel.

§ 44-17-530

Appointment of counsel; examination and record.

§ 44-17-540

Hearing to be held if examiners find mental illness.

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