S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-420

Definitions

Known as the South Carolina Children's Code

The act spans §§ 63–63 (451 sections).

2014 Act No. 153 (H.4347), SECTION 1, eff April 7, 2014; 2025 Act No. 19 (S.276), SECTION 1, eff May 8, 2025.

For purposes of this article:

(1) "Child" has the same meaning as provided for in Section 63-7-20.

(2) "Child abuse or neglect" has the same meaning as provided for in Section 63-7-20.

(3) "Children's advocacy centers" has the same meaning as provided for in Section 63-11-310.

(4) "Program" means the South Carolina Child Abuse and Neglect Network, created pursuant to this article.

(5) "Healthcare provider" means a physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant licensed to practice in this State pursuant to Article 1, Chapter 47, Title 40, Article 1, Chapter 33, Title 40, and Article 7, Chapter 47, Title 40, respectively.

Official source: South Carolina Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.