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2017 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 44 - Health
CHAPTER 17 - CARE AND COMMITMENT OF MENTALLY ILL PERSONS
Section 44-17-900. Officials not liable for release or discharge of patient.
Universal Citation: SC Code § 44-17-900 (2017)
Neither the superintendent of a mental health facility nor any other person legally participating in the release or discharge of a patient shall be liable either civilly or criminally on account of such participation.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 32-993; 1974 (58) 2642.
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