2013 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 62 - South Carolina Probate Code
ARTICLE 7 - SOUTH CAROLINA TRUST CODE
SECTION 62-7-305. Appointment of representative.


SC Code § 62-7-305 (2013) What's This?

At any point in a judicial proceeding, a court may appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the interest of a minor, an incapacitated, unborn, or unascertained person, or a person whose identity or address is unknown, if the court determines that representation of the interest otherwise would be inadequate. If not precluded by conflict of interests, a guardian ad litem may be appointed to represent several persons or interests. The court shall set out its reasons for appointing a guardian ad litem as a part of the record of the proceeding.

HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 66, Section 1; 2010 Act No. 244, Section 48, eff June 7, 2010; 2013 Act No. 100, Section 2, eff January 1, 2014.

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