South Carolina § 44-24-180 Court review of case of child involuntarily admitted.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 44-24-180 — Court review of case of child involuntarily admitted.

South Carolina § 44-24-180

Title 44HEALTH

Ch. 24COMMITMENT OF CHILDREN IN NEED OF MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT

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S.C. Code Ann. § 44-24-180 (2026).

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(A)A child in need of treatment admitted involuntarily to a mental health service which removes him from home, must have his case reviewed by the court within twenty days of admission and every six months. If the review determines the child is no longer in need of mental health services or alternative services, he must be discharged immediately.

(B)A child in need of treatment admitted involuntarily to a mental health service where he remains at home, must have the case reviewed sixty days after admission and every six months. If the review determines the child is no longer in need of mental health services or in need of alternative services, the child must be discharged immediately, or, if necessary, the court shall request the mental health center in which the child is being treated to

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(A) A child in need of treatment admitted involuntarily to a mental health service which removes him from home, must have his case reviewed by the court within twenty days of admission and every six months. If the review determines the child is no longer in need of mental health services or alternative services, he must be discharged immediately. (B) A child in need of treatment admitted involuntarily to a mental health service where he remains at home, must have the case reviewed sixty days after admission and every six months. If the review determines the child is no longer in need of mental health services or in need of alternative services, the child must be discharged immediately, or, if necessary, the court shall request the mental health center in which the child is being treated to refer the child to the proper alternative services for the child. (C) The treatment team may petition the court for review after the initial review.