South Carolina § 44-52-80 Involuntary commitment; notice of hearing.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 44-52-80 — Involuntary commitment; notice of hearing.

South Carolina § 44-52-80

Title 44HEALTH

Ch. 52ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COMMITMENT

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S.C. Code Ann. § 44-52-80 (2026).

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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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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 petition or affidavit and supporting certificates of the examining physician; and the right to the assistance of an attorney, and the appointment of an attorney if the individual named in the petition is unable to afford one.