South Carolina Statutes
§ 63-7-1620 — Legal representation of children.
In all child abuse and neglect proceedings:
(1)Children must be appointed a guardian ad litem by the family court. A guardian ad litem serving on behalf of the South Carolina Guardian ad Litem Program or Richland County CASA must be represented by legal counsel in any judicial proceeding pursuant to Section 63-11-530(C).
(2)The family court may appoint legal counsel for the child. Counsel for the child may not be the same as counsel for:
(a)the parent, legal guardian, or other person subject to the proceeding;
(b)any governmental or social agency involved in the proceeding;
(c)the child's guardian ad litem.
(3)Parents, legal guardians, or other persons subject to any judicial proceeding are entitled to legal counsel. Those persons unable to afford legal representation must be appoint
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 361, SECTION 2; 2008 Act No. 199, SECTION 1; 2010 Act No. 252, SECTION 1, eff June 11, 2010. Effect of Amendment The 2010 amendment rewrote this section.
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Purpose.§ 63-7-1420
Appeal of judicial determinations.§ 63-7-1430
Notice and opportunity to be heard.§ 63-7-1440
Judicial review.§ 63-7-1610
Jurisdiction and venue.§ 63-7-1620
Legal representation of children.§ 63-7-1630
Notice of hearings.§ 63-7-1640
Family preservation.§ 63-7-1650
Services without removal.§ 63-7-1660
Services with removal.§ 63-7-1670
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