In addition to the definitions contained in Section 43-35-10, for purposes of this article, "guardian ad litem" means an individual appointed by the family court pursuant to Section 43-35-45 to advocate for the best interests of a vulnerable adult.
S.C. Code Ann. § 43-35-210
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Known as the Omnibus Adult Protection Act
The act spans §§ 43–43 (46 sections).
2014 Act No. 162 (S.764), SECTION 1, eff May 16, 2014.
Official source: South Carolina Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.