South Carolina § 44-24-250 Consultation with parent or guardian; participation in or cooperation with treatment.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 44-24-250 — Consultation with parent or guardian; participation in or cooperation with treatment.

South Carolina § 44-24-250

Title 44HEALTH

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

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S.C. Code Ann. § 44-24-250 (2026).

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A parent or guardian of a child admitted to a treatment program or facility is entitled and expected to confer at reasonable intervals with the treating physician, psychologist, or other members of the treatment team concerning the child's condition, treatment, or diagnosis. The treatment facility may request that the parent or guardian of a child hospitalized or treated must be available for consultation and cooperation in connection with the treatment process. The treatment facility may request that the court, as part of the relief ordered in the commitment proceedings, order the guardian or parents to cooperate with the treatment process if they have been party to the action.

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A parent or guardian of a child admitted to a treatment program or facility is entitled and expected to confer at reasonable intervals with the treating physician, psychologist, or other members of the treatment team concerning the child's condition, treatment, or diagnosis. The treatment facility may request that the parent or guardian of a child hospitalized or treated must be available for consultation and cooperation in connection with the treatment process. The treatment facility may request that the court, as part of the relief ordered in the commitment proceedings, order the guardian or parents to cooperate with the treatment process if they have been party to the action.