South Carolina Statutes
§ 44-52-80 — Involuntary commitment; notice of hearing.
After the filing of the petition with the court, the court shall give notice of the hearing to the following persons:
(a)the individual for whom involuntary commitment is sought;
(b)the parent, spouse, personal representative, or legal guardian, if any;
(c)the person filing the petition;
(d)the attorney representing the individual for whom involuntary commitment is sought;
(e)the head of the treatment facility if the individual is in a treatment facility; and (f) any other person the court determines shall have notice of the proceedings. The notice shall include the date, time, and place of hearing, a clear statement in plain and simple language of the purpose of the proceedings, and the possible consequences to the individual for whom involuntary commitment is sought; a copy of the p
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 487, SECTION 2.
Nearby Sections
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§ 44-52-10
Definitions.§ 44-52-120
Involuntary commitment; period of treatment.§ 44-52-130
Transfer of patient.§ 44-52-150
Reconfinement of involuntarily committed patient who has left treatment facility without permission.§ 44-52-20
Voluntary admission.§ 44-52-30
Discharge of voluntary patient.§ 44-52-40
Release of voluntary patient.§ 44-52-5
Statement of policy.§ 44-52-50
Procedure for emergency admission.