2016 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 44 - Health
CHAPTER 24 - COMMITMENT OF CHILDREN IN NEED OF MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT
Section 44-24-70. Taking custody of child needing emergency admission.
If a child in need of emergency admission cannot be examined by a licensed physician pursuant to Section 44-24-60 because his whereabouts are unknown or for any other reason, the petitioner seeking commitment pursuant to Section 44-24-60 shall execute an affidavit stating that he believes the child is in need of emergency admission. The grounds for the belief must be included and a statement that the usual procedure for examination cannot be followed and the reason. Upon presentation of the affidavit, the court may require a law enforcement officer to take the child into custody and transport him for an examination by a licensed physician as provided for in Section 44-24-60. If within the twenty-four hours the child is not examined by a licensed physician or, if upon examination, the physician does not execute the certification provided in Section 44-24-60, the proceedings must be terminated and the child immediately released. Otherwise, proceedings must be held pursuant to Section 44-24-60.
HISTORY: 1991 Act No. 88, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 30, Section 4.
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