South Carolina Statutes
§ 44-23-240 — Causing unwarranted confinement.
South Carolina·Title 44 HEALTH·Ch. 23 PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO BOTH MENTALLY ILL PERSONS AND PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Any person who wilfully causes, or conspires with or assists another to cause the unwarranted confinement of any individual under the provisions of this chapter, Chapter 9, Chapter 11, Chapter 13, Article 1, of Chapter 15, Chapter 17, or Chapter 27, shall be fined not exceeding one thousand dollars or imprisoned for not exceeding one year, or both.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 32-916; 1952 (47) 2042; 1974 (58) 2642; 2011 Act No. 47, SECTION 5, eff June 7, 2011.
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Causing unwarranted confinement.