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SC Code § 44-48-130 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 48 - Sexually Violent Predator Act|Section 44-48-130. Grounds for denial of petition for release.

 Nothing in this chapter prohibits a person from filing a petition for release pursuant to this chapter. However, if a person has previously filed a petition for release without the approval of the Director of the Department of Mental Health, and the court determined either upon review of the petition or following a hearing that the petitioner's petition was frivolous or that the petitioner's condition had not changed so that the petitioner continued to be a threat and, if released, would commit acts of sexual violence, the court must deny the subsequent petition unless the petition contains facts upon which a court could find the condition of the petitioner had so changed that a hearing was warranted. Upon receipt of a first or subsequent petition from a committed person without the director's approval, the court must, whenever possible, review the petition and determine if the petition is based upon frivolous grounds and, if so, must deny the petition without a hearing.  HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 321, Section 1; 2004 Act No. 176, Section 1, eff February 18, 2004.
SC Code § 44-48-140 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 48 - Sexually Violent Predator Act|Section 44-48-140. Restricted release of confidential information and records to agencies and Attorney General.

 In order to protect the public, relevant information and records which otherwise are confidential or privileged must be released to the agency with jurisdiction and the Attorney General for the purpose of meeting the notice requirements of Section 44-48-40 and determining whether a person is or continues to be a sexually violent predator.  HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 321, Section 1; 2004 Act No. 176, Section 1, eff February 18, 2004.
SC Code § 44-48-150 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 48 - Sexually Violent Predator Act|Section 44-48-150. Evidentiary records; court order to open sealed records.

 Psychological reports, drug and alcohol reports, treatment records, reports of the diagnostic center, medical records, or victim impact statements which have been submitted to the court or admitted into evidence under this chapter must be part of the record, but must be sealed and opened only on order of the court.  HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 321, Section 1; 2004 Act No. 176, Section 1, eff February 18, 2004.
SC Code § 44-48-160 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 48 - Sexually Violent Predator Act|Section 44-48-160. Registration of persons released from commitment.

 A person released from commitment pursuant to this chapter must register pursuant to and comply with the requirements of Article 7, Chapter 3 of Title 23.  HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 321, Section 1; 2004 Act No. 176, Section 1, eff February 18, 2004.
SC Code § 44-48-170 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 48 - Sexually Violent Predator Act|Section 44-48-170. Involuntary detention or commitment; constitutional requirements.

 The involuntary detention or commitment of a person pursuant to this chapter must conform to constitutional requirements for care and treatment.  HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 321, Section 1; 2004 Act No. 176, Section 1, eff February 18, 2004.
SC Code § 44-49-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 49 - Department Of Alcohol And Other Drug Abuse Services|Section 44-49-10. Department established; functions, powers, and duties; rules and regulations.

 (A) There is established the Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services. The department shall be vested with all the functions, powers, and duties, of the South Carolina Commission on Alcoholism and the South Carolina Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse and shall have full authority for formulating, coordinating and administering the state plans for controlling narcotics and controlled substances and alcohol abuse.  (B) All functions, powers, and duties of the commissioner of the narcotics and controlled substances section of the State Planning and Grants Division (Division of Administration in the Office of the Governor) are hereby transferred to the department, except those powers and duties related to the traffic of narcotics and controlled substances as defined in Section 44-53-130 which shall be vested in the State Law Enforcement Division.  (C) All rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner of narcotics and controlled substances shall remain in effect until changed by the department.  (D) The department is authorized to establish a block grant mechanism to provide such monies as may be appropriated by the Legislature for this purpose to each of the agencies designated under Section 61-12-20(a). The distribution of these monies must be on a per capita basis according to the most recent United States Census. The agencies designated under Section 61-12-20(a) must expend any funds received through this mechanism in accordance with the county plans required under Section 61-12-20(b).  (E) The department is authorized to develop such rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter as it may find to be reasonably appropriate for the government of the county plans called for in Section 61-12-20(b), and the financial and programmatic accountability of funds provided under this section and all other funds provided by the department to agencies designated under Section 61-12-20(a).  HISTORY: 1962 Code Sections 32-896, 32-1510.21; 1957 (50) 336; 1966 (54) 2182; 1971 (57) 800; 1974 (58) 2284; 1984 Act No. 512, Part II, Section 25; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1108.
SC Code § 44-49-20 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 49 - Department Of Alcohol And Other Drug Abuse Services|Section 44-49-20. Director of department; appointment; removal.

 The Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services shall be headed by a director appointed by the Governor, upon the advice and consent of the Senate. The director is subject to removal by the Governor pursuant to the provisions of Section 1-3-240.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 32-897; 1957 (50) 336; 1966 (54) 2182; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1108.
SC Code § 44-49-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 49 - Department Of Alcohol And Other Drug Abuse Services|Section 44-49-50. Cooperation; legal services.

 It shall be the duty of all departments, officers, agencies, and employees of the State to cooperate with the Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services in carrying out its functions. The Attorney General shall furnish such legal services as are necessary to the department.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 32-1510.22; 1971 (57) 800; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1108.
SC Code § 44-49-60 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 49 - Department Of Alcohol And Other Drug Abuse Services|Section 44-49-60. Adult alcoholic education program; supervisor.

 The department shall appoint a supervisor of adult education for the prevention of alcoholism, who shall be responsible for activating and implementing an adequate alcoholic education program for the citizens of this State above high school age. The program shall be designed to prevent or reduce alcoholism in this State and to create a recognition and understanding of the problem.  In carrying out the provisions of this section the department and the supervisor of adult education for the prevention of alcoholism may consult and work in conjunction with groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous, the Yale Center of Alcohol Studies of Yale University, the Research Council on Problems of Alcohol of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the South Carolina Medical Association, the department of Mental Health, the Christian Action Council, the Committee on Alcoholism of the South Carolina Conference of Social Work and other groups or agencies that are able to assist in the study, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of alcoholics and in a scientific educational program on the problems of alcohol.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 32-902; 1954 (48) 1751; 1957 (50) 336; 1966 (54) 2182; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1108.
SC Code § 44-49-70 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 49 - Department Of Alcohol And Other Drug Abuse Services|Section 44-49-70. Department shall aid supervisor in effecting program.

 The department shall furnish the supervisor of adult education for the prevention of alcoholism adequate ways and means to accomplish an effective educational program for the prevention of alcoholism in this State.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 32-900(b); 1954 (48) 1751; 1957 (50) 336; 1958 (50) 1990; 1966 (54) 2182; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1108.
SC Code § 44-49-80 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 49 - Department Of Alcohol And Other Drug Abuse Services|Section 44-49-80. Establishment of drug abuse treatment program.

 The department shall establish a program to provide alcohol and drug abuse intervention, prevention, and treatment services for the public schools of the State. The department shall provide staff and support necessary to administer the program. Funds for this program must be annually appropriated by the General Assembly from the Education Improvement Act of 1984 Fund as it determines appropriate. The appropriated funds must be forwarded to the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services from the Education Improvement Act of 1984 Fund in the manner the State Treasurer shall direct.  HISTORY: 1984 Act No. 512, Part II, Section 9, Division II, Subdivision B, SubPart 4, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1108.
SC Code § 44-52-5 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 52 - Alcohol And Drug Abuse Commitment|Section 44-52-5. Statement of policy.

 It is the policy of the State to assist individuals with chemical dependency problems in ways consistent with the dignity, rights, and responsibilities of all South Carolina citizens. Within available resources, it is the duty of the State, in coordination with its local counterparts, to treat, reduce, eliminate, and prevent the abuse of alcohol and drugs through a service delivery system structured to meet the needs of the clients in the most appropriate therapeutic setting, and to maximize their quality of life.  The State shall develop a public service system designed to provide a continuum of services for clients at the state and local level while considering the availability of services in the private sector.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 487, Section 1.
SC Code § 44-52-20 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 52 - Alcohol And Drug Abuse Commitment|Section 44-52-20. Voluntary admission.

 Any person who is sixteen years or older, appears to be and believes himself to be chemically dependent, may make written application for voluntary admission to a treatment facility. Application may be made on behalf of any person under sixteen years of age by the parent or legal guardian. Upon receipt of the application, the head of the treatment facility may receive the patient for observation and diagnosis. If evidence of chemical dependency is found, the patient may be given care and treatment at the facility. An individualized treatment plan must be developed for the person as soon as possible after admittance.  Any person voluntarily admitted to a treatment facility must be given notice of his rights under this chapter at the time of his admission. A voluntary patient must be informed that, upon a written request for release, the head of the treatment facility may initiate judicial proceedings for involuntary commitment.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 487, Section 2; 1987 Act No. 116 Section 1.
SC Code § 44-52-30 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 52 - Alcohol And Drug Abuse Commitment|Section 44-52-30. Discharge of voluntary patient.

 The head of the treatment facility may discharge a patient who has sufficiently improved so that the head of the treatment facility determines that hospitalization of the patient is no longer necessary.  The head of the treatment facility may also discharge any patient if to do so would, in his judgment, contribute to the most effective use of the facility in the care and treatment of chemically dependent persons.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 487, Section 2.
SC Code § 44-52-40 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 52 - Alcohol And Drug Abuse Commitment|Section 44-52-40. Release of voluntary patient.

 A voluntary patient, including a minor under the age of sixteen, who has admitted himself to a treatment facility, or a voluntary patient's personal representative, legal guardian, parent, spouse, or adult next of kin, or the parent or legal guardian of a minor on whose behalf admission to a treatment facility was requested, may request in writing release of the patient at any time after his admission. If the patient was admitted on his own application and the request for release is made by a person other than the patient, release may be conditional upon the consent of the patient.  The request for release may be submitted to the head of the treatment facility or to any staff person of the facility for transmittal to the head of the treatment facility. If the patient or another person on his behalf makes an oral request for release to any member of the staff, the patient must within twenty-four hours be given assistance in preparing a written request. The person to whom a written request is submitted shall deliver the request to the head of the treatment facility within twenty-four hours, Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays excluded.  Within forty-eight hours of delivery of the request for release to the head of the treatment facility, the head of the treatment facility must:  (a) release the patient; or  (b) initiate proceedings for involuntary commitment by filing with the court of the county where the patient is a resident or of the county where the patient is hospitalized, a petition alleging that the patient is a chemically dependent person in need of involuntary commitment. Upon the filing of the petition with the court, release of the patient may be postponed for the commencement of judicial proceedings under Section 44-52-70.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 487, Section 2.
SC Code § 44-52-65 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 52 - Alcohol And Drug Abuse Commitment|Section 44-52-65. Transfer of patients under emergency commitment.

 If any time during the period of emergency commitment as ordered by the court, the head of the treatment facility, with the responsible physician concurring, concludes that the patient is stabilized and no longer requires inpatient hospitalization, he may request that the court authorize transfer to a less restrictive setting pending the full court hearing conducted pursuant to Sections 44-52-80 through 44-52-110. Upon the consent of the court, the patient may be transferred to a community treatment program. The transfer must be conditioned upon the consent of the head of the receiving facility or program. Prior notice of transfer must be given to the patient and to those persons required to receive notice under Section 44-52-80.  HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 116 Section 7.
SC Code § 44-52-80 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 52 - Alcohol And Drug Abuse Commitment|Section 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 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.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 487, Section 2.
SC Code § 44-52-90 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 52 - Alcohol And Drug Abuse Commitment|Section 44-52-90. Contents of report; background investigation; counsel to have access to reports.

 The written reports filed with the court shall include, but not be limited to, questions relating to the chemical dependency alleged, whether or not the individual poses a substantial risk of physical harm to himself or others if allowed to remain at liberty, whether or not recent overt acts of the individual are indicative of his chemical dependency, whether or not a less restrictive placement is recommended and available, whether or not the individual is capable of understanding the need to accept treatment on a voluntary basis, and whether or not the individual is likely to benefit from the involuntary treatment.  The court may also order a background investigation by a county social worker or other competent investigator. The investigation shall cover the character, family relationships, past conduct, prior treatment episodes, prior episodes with law enforcement, and other relevant factors relating to the individual. The investigator shall submit a written report to the court within seven days of the hearing.  Counsel for the person for whom involuntary commitment is sought must have access to reports filed with the court before the hearing.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 487, Section 2; 1989 Act No. 38, Section 3.
SC Code § 44-52-110 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 52 - Alcohol And Drug Abuse Commitment|Section 44-52-110. Involuntary commitment; conduct of hearing and effect of findings.

 The individual for whom involuntary commitment is sought and all other persons required to receive notice may be present at the hearing. The court shall hear all relevant testimony, including the results of an examination or investigation required by the court. Counsel for the individual for whom involuntary commitment is sought must be allowed to present evidence and cross-examine witnesses. Opinions of court-ordered investigators or examiners may not be admitted into evidence unless the examiner or investigator is present to testify, except by agreement of the parties.  If the court finds, after presentation of all the evidence, that the individual is not a chemically dependent person in need of involuntary commitment, the court shall order that he be discharged if he has been hospitalized before the hearing.  If the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the individual is a chemically dependent person in need of involuntary commitment and, after careful consideration of reasonable alternative dispositions, including, but not limited to, dismissal of the petition, voluntary outpatient care, or voluntary admission to a treatment facility, finds that there is no suitable alternative to involuntary commitment, the court shall make an order of commitment to the division for inpatient treatment. If the individual, his relatives, spouse, or guardian requests, and the head of the licensed treatment facility consents, the court may order commitment to another licensed treatment facility for inpatient treatment. The court shall not order the commitment to the division unless it determines that the division has a bed available and is able to provide adequate and appropriate treatment for him, and the treatment is likely to be beneficial. Neither the State, a county, nor a municipality is liable for costs of or may be charged for sending an individual to a licensed private treatment facility.  The treatment facility may request that the court, as part of relief ordered in the commitment proceedings, order the petitioner, if a family member, to cooperate with and participate in the treatment process.  Upon order of the court, a law enforcement officer shall deliver the patient to the treatment facility or, if the individual is already at the facility, authorize the facility to retain the patient for the required treatment period. Every patient subject to involuntary commitment by court order must be evaluated and an individualized treatment plan developed by the treatment facility as soon as practicable after admission.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 487, Section 2; 1987 Act No. 116, Section 3; 1989 Act No. 15, Section 1.
SC Code § 44-52-120 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 52 - Alcohol And Drug Abuse Commitment|Section 44-52-120. Involuntary commitment; period of treatment.

 A court ordered involuntary commitment for a chemically dependent person may not exceed a treatment period of ninety days' inpatient care. Court ordered treatment on an outpatient basis following inpatient treatment may not exceed a treatment period of one year.  If, after clinical review, the head of the treatment facility determines that the grounds for commitment no longer exist, or that further treatment is not likely to bring about significant improvement of the patient's condition, the head of the treatment facility shall file a notice of intent to discharge with the court, and serve a copy of the intent notice on those persons required to receive notice under Section 44-52-80. If no objection is received within five days of notification, the court shall issue an order of discharge. If a written objection is filed with the court, the court shall review the objection to determine whether a hearing must be conducted prior to issuing an order of discharge.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 487, Section 2; 1987 Act No. 116 Section 4.
SC Code § 44-52-130 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 52 - Alcohol And Drug Abuse Commitment|Section 44-52-130. Transfer of patient.

 A patient at a treatment facility, including those committed under court order pursuant to Section 44-52-110, may be transferred to another facility providing care and treatment for chemically dependent persons when the head of the treatment facility determines that it is consistent with the medical and treatment needs or both of the patient. The transfer must be conditioned upon the consent of the treatment facilities concerned. Prior notice of the transfer must be given to the patient, to the court, and to those persons required to receive notice under Section 44-52-80.  The head of the treatment facility may move a patient to a less restrictive setting without court approval if the move is consistent with the individualized treatment plan's goals and objectives. The head of the treatment facility may not move a patient to a more restrictive setting without court approval.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 487, Section 2; 1987 Act No. 116, Section 8.
SC Code § 44-52-140 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 44 - Health|Chapter 52 - Alcohol And Drug Abuse Commitment|Section 44-52-140. Release of patient for temporary leave of absence.

 When the head of a treatment facility or unit considers it in the best interest of a patient he may permit the patient to leave the facility on a temporary leave of absence, which may be for a period of time as the head of the treatment facility or unit determines.  The head of the treatment facility or unit upon releasing a patient on a temporary leave of absence may impose conditions in relation to the patient while he is absent from the facility as are proper and in the best interest of the patient and the public welfare.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 487, Section 2.