South Carolina Statutes
§ 63-3-540 — Cooperation of agencies, government entities, and institutions.
The court is authorized to seek the cooperation of all societies or organizations, public or private, having for their object the protection or aid of delinquent or neglected children, to the end that the court may be assisted in every reasonable way to give to the children the care, protection, and assistance which will conserve their welfare. Every state, county, town, or municipal official or department shall assist and cooperate within his or its jurisdictional power to further the objects of this title. All institutions, associations, or other custodial agencies in which a child may be, coming within the provisions of this title, are required to give information to the court, or an officer appointed by it, the court or officer requires for the purposes of this title.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 361, SECTION 2.
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§ 63-3-10
Family courts created.§ 63-3-20
Family court judges.§ 63-3-30
Judges' qualifications and terms.§ 63-3-310
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Rotation of judges.§ 63-3-330
Assignment of cases.§ 63-3-340
Temporary assignment of judges.§ 63-3-350
Physical facilities.§ 63-3-360
Expenses of family courts.§ 63-3-370
Fees and costs.§ 63-3-40
Initial election.§ 63-3-50
Compensation of judges.§ 63-3-510
Exclusive original jurisdiction.§ 63-3-520
Traffic and wildlife jurisdiction.§ 63-3-530
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