South Carolina Statutes
§ 62-5-401 — Venue.
South Carolina·Title 62 SOUTH CAROLINA PROBATE CODE·Ch. ARTICLE 5 - PROTECTION OF PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY AND THEIR PROPERTY
Subject to the provisions of Section 62-5-701, et seq., venue for proceedings under this part is:
(1)in the county where the alleged incapacitated individual or minor child resides; or (2) if the alleged incapacitated individual or minor child does not reside in this State, in any county in the state where the alleged incapacitated individual or minor child has property or has the right to take legal action.
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Related
Patton ex rel. Alexia L. v. Miller
804 S.E.2d 252 (Supreme Court of South Carolina, 2017)
In Re Thames
544 S.E.2d 854 (Court of Appeals of South Carolina, 2001)
Verdery v. Daniels
544 S.E.2d 854 (Court of Appeals of South Carolina, 2001)
Estate of Connor 1
(Court of Appeals of South Carolina, 2009)
Legislative History
HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 539, SECTION 1. Formerly Code 1976 SECTION 62-5-403, renumbered and amended by 2017 Act No. 87 (S.415), SECTION 5.A, eff January 1, 2019; 2024 Act No. 200 (H.4234), SECTION 11, eff May 21, 2024. Editor's Note 2024 Act No. 200, SECTION 30, provides as follows: "SECTION 30. SECTIONS 1-21 of this act take effect upon approval by the Governor and their provisions shall apply to all applicable actions, proceedings, and matters filed on and after the effective date; SECTIONS 22-29 of this act take effect on July 1, 2025." Effect of Amendment 2024 Act No. 200, SECTION 11, in (1), inserted "or minor child"; and in (2), inserted "or minor child" in two places.
Nearby Sections
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§ 62-1-100
Effective date.§ 62-1-101
Short title.§ 62-1-102
Purposes; rules of construction.§ 62-1-104
Severability.§ 62-1-105
Construction against implied repeal.§ 62-1-106
Effect of fraud and evasion.§ 62-1-107
Evidence as to death or status.§ 62-1-108
Acts by holder of general power.§ 62-1-111
Authority to award costs and expenses.§ 62-1-112
Inherent power of court.§ 62-1-201
General definitions.§ 62-1-301
Territorial application.