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SC Code § 43-33-310 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 33 - Rights Of Physically Disabled Persons|Section 43-33-310. . Legislative findings.

 The General Assembly finds that by executive order in 1977 the Governor designated an eleemosynary corporation now known as "Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc.", as the organization to perform the function of advocate for citizens with developmental disabilities as required by Section 113 of Public Law 94-103, as amended, and that organization has been performing that function and has qualified for certain assistance under Section 113 of Public Law 94-103, as amended.  It is the purpose of this act to permanently establish as advocate under Section 113 of Public Law 94-103, as amended, an eleemosynary corporation now known as "Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc." It is the further purpose of this act to express the desire of the General Assembly that Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc. exercise protection and advocacy functions not only for the citizens of South Carolina with developmental disabilities but also for all other citizens of the State with disabilities.  HISTORY: 1979 Act No. 48 Section 1; 2017 Act No. 52 (S.325), Section 1, eff May 19, 2017.  Editor's Note  The 1993 Act No. 181 Section 1612, eff July 1, 1993, provides as follows:  "SECTION 1612. Nothing in this act shall affect the independent status or location of the South Carolina Protection and Advocacy System for the Handicapped established pursuant to Article 5, Chapter 33 of Title 43."  2017 Act No. 52, Sections 10 to 12, provide as follows:  "SECTION 10. The Governor shall take all actions necessary pursuant to 29 U.S.C. Section 732 to designate Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc., formerly known as the South Carolina Protection and Advocacy System for the Handicapped, Inc., as the South Carolina administrator of the Client Assistance Program.  "SECTION 11. Authorized appropriations and the assets and liabilities of the Client Assistance Program are transferred to and become part of Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc., formerly known as the South Carolina Protection and Advocacy System for the Handicapped, Inc.  "SECTION 12. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc., formerly known as the South Carolina Protection and Advocacy System for the Handicapped, Inc., shall administer the Client Assistance Program upon the completion of all necessary filings with the federal government."  Effect of Amendment  2017 Act No. 52, Section 1, rewrote the section, revising the legislative findings to reflect the change of Advocacy for Handicapped Citizens, Inc.'s name to Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc.
SC Code § 43-33-330 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 33 - Rights Of Physically Disabled Persons|Section 43-33-330. . Appointment of board.

 Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc. is governed by a board consisting of a minimum of twelve members and a maximum of sixteen members. Four members must be appointed by the Governor, one member from each of the system's four regions. Eight members must be elected by the board upon recommendation by the system's nominating committee which shall consult with advocacy groups of the State representing persons with disabilities. Members shall serve for terms of four years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. Vacancies must be filled in the original manner for the unexpired portion of the term. A vacancy must be filled not later than sixty days after the date on which the vacancy occurs. Up to four members who serve as chair of advisory councils or committees to the system may be elected by the board to serve ex officio as considered appropriate to the needs of the system or as mandated by law. No appointed board member may serve more than two successive four-year terms.  The board may change its corporate name in the same manner as any other nonprofit corporation, and if the board changes its corporate name, the powers and duties of Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc. are considered to be the powers and duties of the successor nonprofit corporation.  HISTORY: 1979 Act No. 48 Section 3; 1989 Act No. 145, Section 1, eff June 5, 1989; 1991 Act No. 52, Section 1, eff May 27, 1991; 1996 Act No. 251, Section 1, eff April 1, 1996; 2017 Act No. 52 (S.325), Section 2, eff May 19, 2017.  Editor's Note  2017 Act No. 52, Sections 10 to 12, provide as follows:  "SECTION 10. The Governor shall take all actions necessary pursuant to 29 U.S.C. Section 732 to designate Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc., formerly known as the South Carolina Protection and Advocacy System for the Handicapped, Inc., as the South Carolina administrator of the Client Assistance Program.  "SECTION 11. Authorized appropriations and the assets and liabilities of the Client Assistance Program are transferred to and become part of Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc., formerly known as the South Carolina Protection and Advocacy System for the Handicapped, Inc.  "SECTION 12. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc., formerly known as the South Carolina Protection and Advocacy System for the Handicapped, Inc., shall administer the Client Assistance Program upon the completion of all necessary filings with the federal government."  Effect of Amendment  2017 Act No. 52, Section 2, substituted "Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc." for "South Carolina Protection and Advocacy System for the Handicapped, Inc." in two places; in the third sentence, substituted "disabilities" for "handicaps"; and made nonsubstantive changes.
SC Code § 43-33-360 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 33 - Rights Of Physically Disabled Persons|Section 43-33-360. . Interview of complainant.

 Upon the receipt of a complaint, the System may interview the person making the complaint or the person on whose behalf the complaint is made.  HISTORY: 1979 Act No. 48, Section 6; 1980 Act No. 465.
SC Code § 43-33-370 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 33 - Rights Of Physically Disabled Persons|Section 43-33-370. . Authority of system upon receipt of written request to investigate complaint.

 Upon (A) the receipt of a written request to investigate a complaint that has been signed by a person with a developmental or other disability, his parent, legal guardian, any relative or a state agency; or upon (B) the receipt of a complaint of abuse or threatened abuse to a person with a developmental or other disability who is not capable of giving informed consent for the system to investigate the complaint and who does not have a parent or legal guardian to sign a written request to investigate the complaint, the system may:  (1) Interview any member of the staff of the program or facility which is providing or did provide treatment, services or habilitation to the person making the complaint or on whose behalf the complaint is made.  (2) Inspect and copy any documents, records, files, books, charts or other writings which are maintained in the regular course of business by the program or facility and which bear upon the subject matter of the individual complaint, except for the individual medical, treatment or other personal records of other persons in the program or facility.  (3) Request the assistance of any rights protection or advocacy services provided by the program or facility.  (4) Refer a complaint to the ombudsman, law enforcement agencies or any other public or private programs or facilities, as it deems appropriate.  HISTORY: 1979 Act No. 48, Section 7; 1980 Act No. 465; 2017 Act No. 52 (S.325), Section 5, eff May 19, 2017.  Editor's Note  2017 Act No. 52, Sections 10 to 12, provide as follows:  "SECTION 10. The Governor shall take all actions necessary pursuant to 29 U.S.C. Section 732 to designate Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc., formerly known as the South Carolina Protection and Advocacy System for the Handicapped, Inc., as the South Carolina administrator of the Client Assistance Program.  "SECTION 11. Authorized appropriations and the assets and liabilities of the Client Assistance Program are transferred to and become part of Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc., formerly known as the South Carolina Protection and Advocacy System for the Handicapped, Inc.  "SECTION 12. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc., formerly known as the South Carolina Protection and Advocacy System for the Handicapped, Inc., shall administer the Client Assistance Program upon the completion of all necessary filings with the federal government."  Effect of Amendment  2017 Act No. 52, Section 5, in the first paragraph, substituted "person with a developmental or other disability" for "developmentally disabled or handicapped person" twice, and substituted "system" for "System" twice.
SC Code § 43-33-380 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 33 - Rights Of Physically Disabled Persons|Section 43-33-380. . Information not to be disclosed unless authorized in writing.

 The system shall not disclose the name or identity of any person, complainant, witness or subject of a complaint or any information or writing relating thereto unless the person or his parent or legal guardian authorizes in writing the release of such information but the system may make such disclosures as may be necessary to protect or advocate for the rights of the concerned person with a developmental or other disability.  HISTORY: 1979 Act No. 48 Section 8; 1980 Act No. 465; 2017 Act No. 52 (S.325), Section 6, eff May 19, 2017.  Editor's Note  2017 Act No. 52, Sections 10 to 12, provide as follows:  "SECTION 10. The Governor shall take all actions necessary pursuant to 29 U.S.C. Section 732 to designate Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc., formerly known as the South Carolina Protection and Advocacy System for the Handicapped, Inc., as the South Carolina administrator of the Client Assistance Program.  "SECTION 11. Authorized appropriations and the assets and liabilities of the Client Assistance Program are transferred to and become part of Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc., formerly known as the South Carolina Protection and Advocacy System for the Handicapped, Inc.  "SECTION 12. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc., formerly known as the South Carolina Protection and Advocacy System for the Handicapped, Inc., shall administer the Client Assistance Program upon the completion of all necessary filings with the federal government."  Effect of Amendment  2017 Act No. 52, Section 6, substituted "concerned person with a developmental or other disability" for "developmentally disabled or handicapped person concerned" and made nonsubstantive changes.
SC Code § 43-33-390 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 33 - Rights Of Physically Disabled Persons|Section 43-33-390. . Immunity from civil and criminal liability for persons providing information in good faith.

 Any person providing information to the System or who participates in judicial proceedings resulting therefrom, acting in good faith, shall be immune from civil and criminal liability which might otherwise result by reason of such actions. In all such civil or criminal proceedings good faith shall be rebuttably presumed.  HISTORY: 1979 Act No. 48 Section 9; 1980 Act No. 465.
SC Code § 43-33-400 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 33 - Rights Of Physically Disabled Persons|Section 43-33-400. . Cooperation with departments, officers, agencies, and institutions; requests for system to provide protection and advocacy services; inspection and copying of records.

 All departments, officers, agencies and institutions of the State shall cooperate with the system in carrying out its duties. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all departments, officers, agencies and institutions of the State may, on the behalf of a person with a developmental or other disability, request the system to provide protection and advocacy services. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any program or facility shall permit the system to inspect and copy any record or documents provided for in Section 43-33-370(2).  HISTORY: 1979 Act No. 48 Section 10; 1980 Act No. 465; 2017 Act No. 52 (S.325), Section 7, eff May 19, 2017.  Editor's Note  2017 Act No. 52, Sections 10 to 12, provide as follows:  "SECTION 10. The Governor shall take all actions necessary pursuant to 29 U.S.C. Section 732 to designate Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc., formerly known as the South Carolina Protection and Advocacy System for the Handicapped, Inc., as the South Carolina administrator of the Client Assistance Program.  "SECTION 11. Authorized appropriations and the assets and liabilities of the Client Assistance Program are transferred to and become part of Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc., formerly known as the South Carolina Protection and Advocacy System for the Handicapped, Inc.  "SECTION 12. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc., formerly known as the South Carolina Protection and Advocacy System for the Handicapped, Inc., shall administer the Client Assistance Program upon the completion of all necessary filings with the federal government."  Effect of Amendment  2017 Act No. 52, Section 7, substituted "person with a developmental or other disability" for "developmentally disabled or handicapped person", inserted "Section", and made nonsubstantive changes.
SC Code § 43-33-510 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 33 - Rights Of Physically Disabled Persons|Section 43-33-510. . Short title.

 This article may be cited as the South Carolina Bill of Rights for Handicapped Persons.  HISTORY: 1983 Act No. 124 Section 1.
SC Code § 43-33-520 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 33 - Rights Of Physically Disabled Persons|Section 43-33-520. . Guaranteed opportunities.

 The opportunity to obtain housing, full and equal use of public accommodations, public services, and to make use of educational facilities without discrimination because of a handicap is guaranteed by this article and is a civil right.  HISTORY: 1983 Act No. 124 Section 2; 1996 Act No. 426, Section 8, eff June 18, 1996.
SC Code § 43-33-530 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 33 - Rights Of Physically Disabled Persons|Section 43-33-530. . Discrimination prohibited without reasonable justification.

 No person may discriminate against a handicapped person with respect to public accommodations, public services, or housing without reasonable justification. No protection or right of access provided by law for handicapped persons is reduced or eliminated by the provisions of this section.  HISTORY: 1983 Act No. 124 Section 3; 1996 Act No. 426, Section 9, eff June 18, 1996.
SC Code § 43-33-540 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 33 - Rights Of Physically Disabled Persons|Section 43-33-540. . Injunctive relief or civil damages for persons discriminated against.

 A handicapped person aggrieved by the discrimination prohibited by this article has the right to seek injunctive relief or civil damages, not to exceed five thousand dollars actual damages, plus his attorney's fee and costs, in the court of common pleas.  HISTORY: 1983 Act No. 124 Section 4.
SC Code § 43-33-560 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 33 - Rights Of Physically Disabled Persons|Section 43-33-560. . Handicap, handicapped, and mental impairment defined.

 Notwithstanding Section 2-7-35, "handicap" and "handicapped" as used in this article mean a substantial physical or mental impairment, whether congenital or acquired by accident, injury, or disease, where the impairment is verified by medical findings and appears reasonably certain to continue throughout the lifetime of the individual without substantial improvement. This does not include an individual who is an alcohol, drug, narcotic, or other substance abuser or who is only regarded as being handicapped. The term "mental impairment" does not include mental illness.  HISTORY: 1983 Act No. 124 Section 6; 1996 Act No. 426, Section 10, eff June 18, 1996.
SC Code § 43-33-570 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 33 - Rights Of Physically Disabled Persons|Section 43-33-570. . Reasonable justification defined.

 For purposes of this article, "reasonable justification" in the context of housing and public services must be determined in light of the following factors, among others: (1) safety; (2) efficiency; and (3) cost.  HISTORY: 1983 Act No. 124 Section 7; 1996 Act No. 426, Section 11, eff June 18, 1996.
SC Code § 43-35-5 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 35 - Adult Protection|Section 43-35-5. . Short title.

 This chapter may be cited as the Omnibus Adult Protection Act.  HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 110, Section 1, eff three months after June 11, 1993.  Editor's Note  The preamble to 1993 Act No. 110, eff three month after June 11, 1993, provides as follows:  "Whereas, the General Assembly finds it necessary:  "(1) to provide a system of adult protection in South Carolina;.  "(2) to clarify the roles and responsibilities of agencies involved in the system;.  "(3) to provide a mechanism for problem resolution and interagency coordination;.  "(4) to address continuing needs of vulnerable adults;.  "(5) to uniformly define abuse, neglect, and exploitation for vulnerable adults in all settings;.  "(6) to clarify reporting procedures for allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation;.  "(7) to provide procedures for emergency protective custody;.  "(8) to define the role of the court in the adult protection system;.  "(9) to provide civil and criminal penalties for abuse, neglect, and exploitation;.  "(10) to provide services in the least restrictive setting possible.  "Now, therefore,"
SC Code § 43-35-13 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 35 - Adult Protection|Section 43-35-13. . Nonmedical remedial treatment by spiritual means is not abuse or neglect of vulnerable adult.

 No vulnerable adult may be considered to be abused or neglected for the sole reason that, in lieu of medical treatment, the vulnerable adult is being furnished nonmedical remedial treatment by spiritual means through prayer alone which the vulnerable adult has practiced freely in accordance with his religion.  HISTORY: 1995 Act No. 87, Section 1, eff June 12, 1995.
SC Code § 43-35-20 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 35 - Adult Protection|Section 43-35-20. . Additional powers of investigative entities.

 In addition to all other powers and duties that an investigative entity is given in this article, the investigative entity may:  (1) have access to facilities for the purpose of conducting investigations, as otherwise permitted by law;  (2) request and receive written statements, documents, exhibits, and other items pertinent to an investigation including, but not limited to, hospital records of a vulnerable adult which the hospital is authorized to release upon written request of the investigative entity without obtaining patient authorization;  (3) issue, through its director, administrative subpoenas for the purpose of gathering information and documents;  (4) institute proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction to seek relief necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter;  (5) require all persons, including family members of a vulnerable adult and facility staff members, to cooperate with the investigative entity in carrying out its duties under this chapter including, but not limited to, conducting investigations and providing protective services;  (6) require all officials, agencies, departments, and political subdivisions of the State to assist and cooperate within their jurisdictional power with the court and the investigative entity in furthering the purposes of this chapter;  (7) conduct studies and compile data regarding abuse, neglect, and exploitation;  (8) issue reports and recommendations.  HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 110, Section 1, eff three months after June 11, 1993; 2006 Act No. 301, Section 4, eff May 23, 2006.
SC Code § 43-35-25 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 35 - Adult Protection|Section 43-35-25. . Persons required to report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adult; reporting methods.

 (A) A physician, nurse, dentist, optometrist, medical examiner, coroner, other medical, mental health or allied health professional, Christian Science practitioner, religious healer, school teacher, counselor, psychologist, mental health or intellectual disability specialist, social or public assistance worker, caregiver, staff or volunteer of an adult day care center or of a facility, or law enforcement officer having reason to believe that a vulnerable adult has been or is likely to be abused, neglected, or exploited shall report the incident in accordance with this section. Any other person who has actual knowledge that a vulnerable adult has been abused, neglected, or exploited shall report the incident in accordance with this section.  (B) Except as provided in subsection (A), any other person who has reason to believe that a vulnerable adult has been or may be abused, neglected, or exploited may report the incident.  (C) A person required to report pursuant to this section is personally responsible for making the report; however, a state agency may make a report on behalf of an agency employee if the procedure the agency uses for reporting has been approved in writing by the Vulnerable Adults Investigations Unit of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division or the investigative entity to which the report is to be made.  (D) A person required to report under this section must report the incident within twenty-four hours or the next working day. A report must be made in writing or orally by telephone or otherwise to:  (1) the Vulnerable Adults Investigations Unit of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division for incidents occurring in facilities operated or contracted for operation by the Department of Mental Health or the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs;  (2) the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program for incidents occurring in facilities, except those facilities provided for in item (1); and  (3) the Adult Protective Services Program for incidents occurring in all other settings.  (E) If the Vulnerable Adults Investigations Unit of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division or an investigative entity receives a report that is not within its investigative jurisdiction, the unit or investigative entity shall forward the report to the appropriate unit or investigative entity not later than the next working day.  (F) No facility may develop policies or procedures that interfere with the reporting requirements of this section.  (G) Provided the mandatory reporting requirements of this section are met, nothing in this section precludes a person also from reporting directly to law enforcement, and in cases of an emergency, serious injury, or suspected sexual assault law enforcement must be contacted immediately.  HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 110, Section 1, eff three months after June 11, 1993; 2006 Act No. 301, Section 5, eff May 23, 2006.