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Section 44-52-80. Involuntary commitment; notice of hearing.

SC Code § 44-52-80 (2019) (N/A)
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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.

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Section 44-52-80. Involuntary commitment; notice of hearing.