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SC Code § 44-44-110 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 44 - Birth Defects|Section 44-44-110. Providing data to National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

 Data may be provided to the National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to enhance scientific, epidemiological, and investigative efforts and studies.  HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 281, Section 1, eff May 11, 2004.
SC Code § 44-44-120 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 44 - Birth Defects|Section 44-44-120. Agreements with other agencies.

 The department may negotiate and enter into cooperative agreements and contracts with federal agencies, other states, universities, genetics centers, and other parties, as appropriate, in order to facilitate operation of the program.  HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 281, Section 1, eff May 11, 2004.
SC Code § 44-44-130 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 44 - Birth Defects|Section 44-44-130. Use of data to make treatment available to affected children and families.

 Birth defects data must also be used to ensure that optimal treatment and services are available to any affected child and family. A family whose child is identified with a structural birth defect may be contacted by the department through the child's health care provider, or directly when necessary, in order to offer services. Family acceptance of referrals is voluntary. Referral procedures must be promulgated by the department in regulation.  HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 281, Section 1, eff May 11, 2004.
SC Code § 44-44-140 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 44 - Birth Defects|Section 44-44-140. Confidentiality; immunity of entities providing information; access records; penalty; parental access.

 (A) All birth defects information collected by the department in the birth defects program is confidential and must be used solely for the purposes provided in this chapter.  (B) The department shall maintain confidentiality in regard to:  (1) data ascertainment;  (2) data and record retention;  (3) epidemiological study and reporting;  (4) research uses;  (5) referral for services for children and families;  (6) identifying data obtained from health and medical records; and  (7) data obtained from any source for any other use.  (C) An entity required to provide information to the department pursuant to Section 44-44-80 is not subject to liability for providing access and information or use and disclosure of protected health information. This access and reporting may not be considered a waiver, breach, or violation of a confidential relationship.  (D) Any use and disclosure of birth defects information must be governed by applicable confidentiality procedures of the department, using written confidentiality agreements and applicable laws. Information that is disclosed must be used only for purposes approved by the department.  (E) The program shall keep an accurate record of all persons allowed access to birth defects information for research or other authorized purposes. Records are not required to be kept on information shared with providers or families pursuant to the referral for services procedures in Section 44-44-130 and on data provided pursuant to Section 44-44-110 or Section 44-44-120. Records of access must be retained for six years and open to public inspection. Persons allowed access to data must be required to sign and maintain confidentiality agreements.  (F) A person who violates any of the confidentiality provisions of this chapter or an agreement entered into pursuant to this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than one hundred eighty days.  (G) Nothing in this section prohibits publication of reports and statistical compilations without identifying information.  (H) A child's parent or legal guardian who wants to review information concerning their child from the birth defects information system may request access to their child's information from the department. The department shall disclose and discuss the database information and the nature of all uses of this information with the parent. A parent may request in writing, on a form provided by the department, removal of this information from the system and the child's data must be deleted. To the extent that an individual child's information may have been included in aggregate releases, that information must not be deleted.  HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 281, Section 1, eff May 11, 2004.
SC Code § 44-44-150 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 44 - Birth Defects|Section 44-44-150. Promulgation of regulations.

 The department shall promulgate regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.  HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 281, Section 1, eff May 11, 2004.
SC Code § 44-44-160 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 44 - Birth Defects|Section 44-44-160. Funding contingency.

 Implementation of this chapter is contingent upon the appropriation of state general funds or the availability of financial support from other sources and must be operational within one year of adequate funding becoming available.  HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 281, Section 1, eff May 11, 2004.
SC Code § 44-48-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 48 - Sexually Violent Predator Act|Section 44-48-10. Short title.

 This chapter is known and may be cited as the "Sexually Violent Predator Act".  HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 321, Section 1; 2004 Act No. 176, Section 1, eff February 18, 2004.
SC Code § 44-48-20 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 48 - Sexually Violent Predator Act|Section 44-48-20. Legislative findings.

 The General Assembly finds that a mentally abnormal and extremely dangerous group of sexually violent predators exists who require involuntary civil commitment in a secure facility for long-term control, care, and treatment. The General Assembly further finds that the likelihood these sexually violent predators will engage in repeated acts of sexual violence if not treated for their mental conditions is significant. Because the existing civil commitment process is inadequate to address the special needs of sexually violent predators and the risks that they present to society, the General Assembly has determined that a separate, involuntary civil commitment process for the long-term control, care, and treatment of sexually violent predators is necessary. The General Assembly also determines that, because of the nature of the mental conditions from which sexually violent predators suffer and the dangers they present, it is necessary to house involuntarily-committed sexually violent predators in secure facilities separate from persons involuntarily committed under traditional civil commitment statutes. The civil commitment of sexually violent predators is not intended to stigmatize the mentally ill community.  HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 321, Section 1; 2004 Act No. 176, Section 1, eff February 18, 2004.
SC Code § 44-48-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 48 - Sexually Violent Predator Act|Section 44-48-50. Multidisciplinary team; appointments; review of records; membership.

 The Director of the Department of Corrections must appoint a multidisciplinary team to review the records of each person referred to the team pursuant to Section 44-48-40. These records may include, but are not limited to, the person's criminal offense record, any relevant medical and psychological records, treatment records, victim's impact statement, and any disciplinary or other records formulated during confinement or supervision. The team, within thirty days of receiving notice as provided for in Section 44-48-40, must assess whether or not the person satisfies the definition of a sexually violent predator. If it is determined that the person satisfies the definition of a sexually violent predator, the multidisciplinary team must forward a report of the assessment to the prosecutor's review committee and notify the victim. The assessment must be accompanied by all records relevant to the assessment. Membership of the team must include:  (1) a representative from the Department of Corrections;  (2) a representative from the Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services;  (3) a representative from the Department of Mental Health who is a trained, qualified mental health clinician with expertise in treating sexually violent offenders;  (4) a retired judge appointed by the Chief Justice who is eligible for continued judicial service pursuant to Section 2-19-100; and  (5) an attorney with substantial experience in the practice of criminal defense law to be appointed by the Chief Justice to serve a term of one year.  The Director of the Department of Corrections or his designee appointed pursuant to item (1) shall be the chairman of the team.  HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 321, Section 1; 2004 Act No. 176, Section 1, eff February 18, 2004.
SC Code § 44-48-60 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 48 - Sexually Violent Predator Act|Section 44-48-60. Prosecutor's review committee; scope of review; membership requirements.

 The Attorney General must appoint a prosecutor's review committee to review the report and records of each person referred to the committee by the multidisciplinary team. The prosecutor's review committee must determine whether or not probable cause exists to believe the person is a sexually violent predator. The prosecutor's review committee must make the probable cause determination within thirty days of receiving the report and records from the multidisciplinary team. The prosecutor's review committee must include, but is not limited to, a member of the staff of the Attorney General, an elected circuit solicitor, and a victim's representative. The Attorney General or his designee shall be the chairman of the committee. In addition to the records and reports considered pursuant to Section 44-48-50, the committee must also consider information provided by the circuit solicitor who prosecuted the person.  HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 321, Section 1; 2004 Act No. 176, Section 1, eff February 18, 2004.
SC Code § 44-48-70 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 48 - Sexually Violent Predator Act|Section 44-48-70. Petition for probable cause determination.

 When the prosecutor's review committee has determined that probable cause exists to support the allegation that the person is a sexually violent predator, the Attorney General must file a petition with the court in the jurisdiction where the person committed the offense and must notify the victim that the committee found that probable cause exists. The Attorney General must also notify the victim of the time, date, and location of the probable cause hearing before the court. The petition, which must be filed within thirty days of the probable cause determination by the prosecutor's review committee, must request that the court make a probable cause determination as to whether the person is a sexually violent predator. The petition must allege that the person is a sexually violent predator and must state sufficient facts that would support a probable cause allegation.  HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 321, Section 1; 2004 Act No. 176, Section 1, eff February 18, 2004.
SC Code § 44-48-80 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 48 - Sexually Violent Predator Act|Section 44-48-80. Determination of probable cause; taking person into custody; hearing; evaluation.

 (A) Upon filing of a petition, the court must determine whether probable cause exists to believe that the person named in the petition is a sexually violent predator. If the court determines that probable cause exists to believe that the person is a sexually violent predator, the person must be taken into custody if he is not already confined in a secure facility.  (B) Immediately upon being taken into custody pursuant to subsection (A), the person must be provided with notice of the opportunity to appear in person at a hearing to contest probable cause as to whether the detained person is a sexually violent predator. This hearing must be held within seventy-two hours after a person is taken into custody pursuant to subsection (A). At this hearing the court must:  (1) verify the detainee's identity;  (2) receive evidence and hear arguments from the person and the Attorney General; and  (3) determine whether probable cause exists to believe that the person is a sexually violent predator.  The State may rely upon the petition and supplement the petition with additional documentary evidence or live testimony.  (C) At the probable cause hearing as provided in subsection (B), the detained person has the following rights in addition to any rights previously specified:  (1) to be represented by counsel;  (2) to present evidence on the person's behalf;  (3) to cross-examine witnesses who testify against the person; and  (4) to view and copy all petitions and reports in the court file.  (D) If the probable cause determination is made, the court must direct that upon completion of the criminal sentence, the person must be transferred to a local or regional detention facility pending conclusion of the proceedings under this chapter. The court must further direct that the person be transported to an appropriate facility of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health for an evaluation as to whether the person is a sexually violent predator. The evaluation must be conducted by a qualified expert appointed by the court at the probable cause hearing. The expert must complete the evaluation within sixty days after the completion of the probable cause hearing. The court may grant one extension upon request of the expert and a showing of good cause. Any further extensions only may be granted for extraordinary circumstances.  HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 321, Section 1; 2004 Act No. 176, Section 1, eff February 18, 2004; 2010 Act No. 158, Section 2, eff May 12, 2010.
SC Code § 44-48-90 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 48 - Sexually Violent Predator Act|Section 44-48-90. Trial; trier of fact; continuation of trial; assistance of counsel; access of examiners to person; payment of expenses.

 (A) The court must conduct a trial to determine whether the person is a sexually violent predator.  (B) Within thirty days after the determination of probable cause by the court pursuant to Section 44-48-80, the person or the Attorney General may request, in writing, that the trial be before a jury. If no request is made, the trial must be before a judge in the county where the offense was committed within ninety days of the date the court appointed expert issues the evaluation as to whether the person is a sexually violent predator, pursuant to Section 44-48-80(D), or, if there is no term of court, the next available date thereafter. If a request is made, the court must schedule a trial before a jury in the county where the offense was committed within ninety days of the date the court appointed expert issues the evaluation as to whether the person is a sexually violent predator, pursuant to Section 44-48-80(D), or, if there is no term of court, the next available date thereafter. The trial may be continued upon the request of either party and a showing of good cause, or by the court on its own motion in the due administration of justice, and only if the respondent will not be substantially prejudiced. The Attorney General must notify the victim, in a timely manner, of the time, date, and location of the trial. At all stages of the proceedings under this chapter, a person subject to this chapter is entitled to the assistance of counsel, and if the person is indigent, the court must appoint counsel to assist the person.  (C) Upon receipt of the evaluation issued by the court appointed expert as to whether the person is a sexually violent predator pursuant to Section 44-48-80(D), the person or the Attorney General may retain a qualified expert to perform a subsequent examination. All examiners are permitted to have reasonable access to the person for the purpose of the examination, as well as access to all relevant medical, psychological, criminal offense, and disciplinary records and reports. In the case of an indigent person who would like an expert of his own choosing, the court must determine whether the services are necessary. If the court determines that the services are necessary and the expert's requested compensation for the services is reasonable, the court must assist the person in obtaining the expert to perform an examination or participate in the trial on the person's behalf. The court must approve payment for the services upon the filing of a certified claim for compensation supported by a written statement specifying the time expended, services rendered, expenses incurred on behalf of the person, and compensation received in the case or for the same services from any other source.  HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 321, Section 1; 2004 Act No. 176, Section 1, eff February 18, 2004; 2010 Act No. 158, Section 3, eff May 12, 2010.
SC Code § 44-48-110 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 48 - Sexually Violent Predator Act|Section 44-48-110. Periodic mental examination of committed persons; report; petition for release; hearing; trial to consider release.

 A person committed pursuant to this chapter must have an examination of his mental condition performed once every year. The person may retain or, if the person is indigent and so requests, the court may appoint a qualified expert to examine the person, and the expert must have access to all medical, psychological, criminal offense, and disciplinary records and reports concerning the person. The annual report must be provided to the court which committed the person pursuant to this chapter, the Attorney General, the solicitor who prosecuted the person, and the multidisciplinary team. The court must conduct an annual hearing to review the status of the committed person. The committed person is not prohibited from petitioning the court for release at this hearing. The Director of the Department of Mental Health must provide the committed person with an annual written notice of the person's right to petition the court for release over the director's objection; the notice must contain a waiver of rights. The director must forward the notice and waiver form to the court with the annual report. The committed person has a right to have an attorney represent him at the hearing, but the committed person is not entitled to be present at the hearing. If the court determines that probable cause exists to believe that the person's mental abnormality or personality disorder has so changed that the person is safe to be at large and, if released, is not likely to commit acts of sexual violence, the court must schedule a trial on the issue. At the trial, the committed person is entitled to be present and is entitled to the benefit of all constitutional protections that were afforded the person at the initial commitment proceeding. The Attorney General must notify the victim of all proceedings. The Attorney General must represent the State and has the right to have the committed person evaluated by qualified experts chosen by the State. The trial must be before a jury if requested by either the person, the Attorney General, or the solicitor. The committed person also has the right to have qualified experts evaluate the person on the person's behalf, and the court must appoint an expert if the person is indigent and requests the appointment. The burden of proof at the trial is upon the State to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the committed person's mental abnormality or personality disorder remains such that the person is not safe to be at large and, if released, is likely to engage in acts of sexual violence.  HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 321, Section 1; 2004 Act No. 176, Section 1, eff February 18, 2004.
SC Code § 44-48-120 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 48 - Sexually Violent Predator Act|Section 44-48-120. Petition for release; hearing ordered by court; examination by qualified expert; burden of proof.

 (A) If the Director of the Department of Mental Health determines that the person's mental abnormality or personality disorder has so changed that the person is safe to be at large and, if released, is not likely to commit acts of sexual violence, the director must certify such determination in writing with the specific basis thereof, authorize the person to petition the court for release, and notify the Attorney General of the certification and authorization. The petition must be served upon the court and the Attorney General. The Attorney General must notify the victim of the proceeding.  (B) The court, upon receipt of the petition for release, must order a hearing within thirty days unless the Attorney General requests an examination by a qualified expert as to whether the petitioner's mental abnormality or personality disorder has so changed that the petitioner is safe to be at large and, if released, is not likely to commit acts of sexual violence, or the petitioner or the Attorney General requests a trial before a jury. The Attorney General must represent the State and has the right to have the petitioner examined by qualified experts chosen by the State. If the Attorney General retains a qualified expert who concludes that the petitioner's mental abnormality or personality disorder remains such that the petitioner is not safe to be at large and, if released, is likely to commit acts of sexual violence, the petitioner may retain a qualified expert of his own choosing to perform a subsequent examination. In the case of an indigent petitioner who would like an expert of his own choosing, the court must determine whether the services are necessary. If the court determines that the services are necessary and the expert's requested compensation for the services is reasonable, the court must assist the petitioner in obtaining the expert to perform an examination or participate in the hearing or trial on the petitioner's behalf. The court must approve payment for the services upon the filing of a certified claim for compensation supported by a written statement specifying the time expended, services rendered, expenses incurred on behalf of the petitioner, and compensation received in the case or for the same services from any other source. The burden of proof is upon the Attorney General to show beyond a reasonable doubt that the petitioner's mental abnormality or personality disorder remains such that the petitioner is not safe to be at large and, that if released, is likely to commit acts of sexual violence.  HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 321, Section 1; 2004 Act No. 176, Section 1, eff February 18, 2004; 2010 Act No. 158, Section 5, eff May 12, 2010.