South Carolina Children's Code

Overview

For purposes of developing an accurate statewide count of homeless children and youth in this State, the following statewide definitions shall be used: (1) "Unaccompanied homeless youth" means an unaccompanied individual twenty-four years of age or younger who is not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian and lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence and includes: (a) children and youth who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason; are living in motels, hotels, or camping grounds due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations; are living in emergency or transitional shelters; or are abandoned in hospitals; (b) children and youth who have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings, such as a car, a park, public spaces, an abandoned building, a bus or train station, or similar settings; or (c) children and youth who live in a supervised publicly or privately owned shelter designated to provide temporary living arrangements or in a transitional housing program or other time-limit

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• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-1-10Short title
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-1310Purpose
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-1320Clients
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-1330Duties
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-1340Director and other staff; promulgation of regulations
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-1350Confidentiality
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-1360Annual report
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-1510System established
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-1520State agency responsibilities
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-1530Services Fund
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-1710Board established; administrative responsibilities
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-1720Board of trustees; composition; oversight
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-1725Advisory council
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-1726Data-sharing initiatives
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-1730Board of trustees; promulgation of comprehensive long-term initiative; regulations; policies
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-1735Repealed
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-1740Director and staff; salary duties
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-1750Funding
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-1900Policy
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-1910Definitions
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-1920Department established
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-1930Committee established
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-1940Purpose and duties of department1 cite
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-1950Purpose and duties of committee
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-1960Access to information1 cite
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-1970Subpoena power
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-1980Confidentiality of meetings
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-1990Confidentiality of information
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-20Exemptions
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-2110Military-Connected Children's Welfare Task Force
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-2210Department of Children's Advocacy established
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-2215Administrative support of department
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-2220Composition of department; salaries
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-2230Definitions
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-2240State Child Advocate; responsibilities; qualifications
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-2250Confidentiality
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-2260Compensation of State Child Advocate
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-2270Duties; reports; access
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-2280Critical incidents; reporting requirements; investigation
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-2290Toll-free public telephone number and electronic complaint submission form; agencies required to post number and web address
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-2295Complaints regarding State Child Advocate and department
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-2400South Carolina Child Abuse Response Protocol; failure to comply with protocol
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-2410Establishment of Child Abuse Protocol Review Committee; membership; meetings
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-2420Maintenance of protocol
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-30Department of Social Services to administer article
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-310Children's advocacy centers
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-40Temporary crisis placements
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-400Short title
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-410South Carolina Child Abuse and Neglect Network
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-420Definitions
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-430Program requirements
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-50License revocation or refusal to renew
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-500Creation, purpose, and administration of program1 cite
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-510Responsibilities of guardian ad litem2 cites
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-520Persons prohibited from appointment as guardians ad litem
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-530Guardian ad litem to represent best interests of the child; removal of volunteer guardian ad litem
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-540Right of access to information and records
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-550Confidentiality of records and information
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-560Immunity from liability for guardian ad litem
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-570Funds
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-60Placing children in family homes
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-70Background checks; pardons
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-700Division for Review of the Foster Care of Children; board
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-710Local boards for review
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-720Functions and powers of local boards1 cite
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-730Background checks for employees and board members
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-740Meetings of local boards; staffing
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-750Participation in child abuse and neglect proceedings
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-760Immunity from liability
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-770Cooperation of public and private agencies
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-780Petitions for relief
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-790Effect of article on other agencies
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-80Prohibition against certain disclosures of information; exception
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-90Penalties
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-910Fund established
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-920Board of directors; terms; filling vacancies; compensation; reports
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-930Powers and duties
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-940Director
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-950Disbursement of funds
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-960Deposit and distribution of contributions pursuant to Section 12-6-5060
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-1-20Policy5 cites
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-1-30Construction of title2 cites
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-10Purpose
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-100Provisional licensure, approval, and registration
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-1010Registration required for church and religious centers
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-1020Registration and inspections
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-1030Statement of registration
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-1040Department of Social Services curriculum restrictions
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-1050Deficiency correction notices
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-1060Injunctions
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-1070Appeals
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-1080Penalties
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-110First aid and CPR certificates
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-1110Sex offender employment prohibitions
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-120Training on domestic violence
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-1210State advisory committee established
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-1220Committee duties
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-1230Federal funding waivers
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-1240Advisory committee staff support
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-130Consultation
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-140Compliance review
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-150Violation citations
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-160Injunctions
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-170Penalties
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-180Regulations and suggested standards
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-185Childcare facility medication administration to children
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-190Fingerprint-based background checks of Department of Social Services personnel
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-20Definitions
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-200Unlawful offenses near childcare facilities
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-210Notice to parents that childcare business does not carry liability insurance
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-30Caregiver requirements
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-40Background checks for employment
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-410Licensure required for private centers and group homes
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-420Licensure requirements
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-430License renewal
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-440Display of license
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-45Notice to parents of childcare center provisional staff employment; statements from parents indicating receipt of notice
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-450Deficiency correction notices
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-460License denial; nonrenewal; notice; hearings; appeals
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-50Fingerprint exemptions
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-60Criminal history record check fee
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-610Approval required for public centers and group homes
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-620Statement of approval requirements
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-630Approval renewal
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-640Deficiency correction notices
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-650Review meeting
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-70Register required
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-80Investigations and inspections
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-810Registration required for family childcare homes
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-820Registration requirements
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-825Training for daycare operators and workers
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-830Statement of registration
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-840Inspections of family childcare homes
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-850Appeals
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-860Consultation
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-13-90Zoning
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-1-40Definitions1 cite
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-1-45Definitions; homeless children and youth
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-1-50Joint Citizens and Legislative Committee on Children
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-10Purpose; definitions
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1010License revocation
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1020Definitions
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1030Exceptions
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1040Obtaining information
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1050Licensing entities to provide information
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1060Out-of-compliance procedures; notice
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1070Disclosure of information
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1080Social Security numbers to be provided
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1090Regulations
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1210Employer New Hire Reporting program
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1410Definitions1 cite
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1420Orders for support subject to withholding notice1 cite
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1430Petitioning the court
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1440Verified notice of delinquency
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1450Petitions to stay service
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1460Notice to withhold1 cite
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1470Termination or suspension of withholding1 cite
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1480Change of address notification
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1490Obligee's public aid status
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1500Notification upon employment
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1510Unemployment benefits notification
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1520Reporting receipt of payment toward arrearage
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1530Record of payments and disbursements
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1540Forms
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1550Payor's wilful failure to withhold
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1560False proceedings; contempt
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1570Additional rights and remedies
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1580Centralized system of withholding
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1590Authority to promulgate regulations
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1600Recording arrearages
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1810Definitions
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1820Supplemental remedy
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1830Order to withhold income out-of-state
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1840Out-of-state order on in-state obligor
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1850Notice of delinquency
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1860Hearing
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1870Order
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1880Income withholding; applicability to out-of-state order
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1890Receipt of payments by State Disbursement Unit; effect of support order
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1900Amendment of withholding order
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1910Voluntary income withholding
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-1920Applicability of state law; foreign law
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-20Jurisdiction4 cites
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-2110Contents of order
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-2120Duties of employer or health insurer
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-2130Notice of order to employer
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-2140Withholding by employer
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-2150Proof of compliance
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-2160Priority of order
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-2170Withholding to reimburse medical expenses
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-2180Employer prohibited actions against employee
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-2190Penalties
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-2310Clerk of court authority to attempt to locate and right to obtain information from organizations
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-2320Information from financial institutions
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-2330Immunity from liability
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-2510Reporting to credit reporting agencies
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-2710Child support arrearage liens
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-2720Written notice to obligor; administrative review
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-2730Notice of a lien, filing, expiration
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-2740Levy upon property; refusal to surrender; discharge of obligation
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-2750Written notice of perfecting a lien, executing levy, or seizing property
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-2760Judicial review
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-2770Full faith and credit
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-2780Authorization to promulgate regulations
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-30Genetic tests; costs
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-310Family Court authority to enforce orders1 cite
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-320Enforcement and modification of orders
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-325Child support obligations start at date of conception
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-330Temporary order for support pending paternity
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-340Persons who may petition for support
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-350Grandparent responsibility
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-360Reconciliation efforts
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-370Summons and rule to show cause
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-380Hearing notices
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-385Failure to pay court-ordered child support other than periodic child support payments; affidavit; hearing; costs and attorney's fees
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-390Warrants for refusal to obey court order
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-40Settlement and voluntary agreements
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-400Service of warrant
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-410Form of arrest warrant
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-420Out of session proceedings
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-430Bond in lieu of punishment
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-440Bond conditions
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-450Information required in paternity and support actions
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-460Medical bills as evidence of costs
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-470Proceedings and awards4 cites
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-480Social Security numbers
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-490Employment program
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-50Verified voluntary acknowledgments
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-500Probation
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-510Authority to revoke probation
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-520Distribution of fines
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-60Admissibility of evidence
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-610Federal mandate for and implementation of State Disbursement Unit
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-620State Disbursement Unit; operation and administration; court costs
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-70Court orders
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-710Jurisdiction
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-720Definitions
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-730Notice of financial responsibility; order of default
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-740Service of notice of financial responsibility
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-750Negotiation conference; consent order; monthly support obligation
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-760Failure to appear for negotiation conference
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-770Order of financial responsibility; procedures
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-780Objections to notice of responsibility
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-790Establishment of paternity
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-800Paternity testing
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-810Qualified expert; admissibility of report
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-820Out-of-state request to establish support
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-830Modification of orders1 cite
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-840Administrative change of payee
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-850Issuance of subpoenas
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-21-10Definitions
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-21-20Compliance with federal law; disability affecting parent's right to fulfill responsibilities; probable cause order
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-21-30Prohibition against denying a person with a disability the right to pursue adoption solely on the basis of the disability
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-10Family courts created
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-20Family court judges2 cites
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-30Judges' qualifications and terms1 cite
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-310Administration of family court system
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-320Rotation of judges
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-330Assignment of cases
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-340Temporary assignment of judges
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-350Physical facilities
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-360Expenses of family courts
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-370Fees and costs
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-40Initial election
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-50Compensation of judges
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-510Exclusive original jurisdiction5 cites
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-520Traffic and wildlife jurisdiction
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-530Jurisdiction in domestic matters22 cites
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-540Cooperation of agencies, government entities, and institutions
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-545Clerk of family court shall report the issuance, rescission, or termination of any permanent restraining orders and orders of protection
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-550Standing to institute a proceeding regarding neglected or delinquent child3 cites
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-560Venue
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-570Service of summons
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-580Failure to obey summons
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-590Conduct of hearings3 cites
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-60Retirement for abolished officers
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-600Rules for conduct of hearings
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-610Prosecutorial functions
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-620Penalties for adult violating title9 cites
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-630Appeals3 cites
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-640Post conviction proceedings
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-650Power to issue writ of habeas corpus
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-810Appointment3 cites
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-820Qualifications
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-830Responsibilities1 cite
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-840Mediation prohibition
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-850Compensation1 cite
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-860Disclosure
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-870Removal
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-5-10Spousal and child support
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-5-20Obligation to support2 cites
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-5-30Rights and duties of parents regarding minor children1 cite
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-5-310Ratification of minor's contracts
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-5-320Minor's capacity to borrow for higher education
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-5-330Married minors consent to health procedures
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-5-340Minor's consent to health services2 cites
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-5-350Health services to minors without parental consent
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-5-360Minor parent consent to health services for child
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-5-370Consent not subject to disaffirmance
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-5-40Breastfeeding
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-5-50Parental immunity in cases of incorrigibility of seventeen year old
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-5-60Parental civil liability for damage to State property
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-5-70Unlawful conduct toward a child6 cites
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-5-80Cruelty to children
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-10Child welfare service principles; purpose2 cites
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-1210Department investigation of institutional abuse
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-1220South Carolina Law Enforcement Division investigation of Department of Juvenile Justice and Department of Social Services institutional abuse cases
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-1230Immediate entry in Central Registry of name of person determined to have abused child; notification; challenge1 cite
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-1410Purpose
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-1420Appeal of judicial determinations
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-1430Notice and opportunity to be heard
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-1440Judicial review
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-1610Jurisdiction and venue
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-1620Legal representation of children1 cite
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-1630Notice of hearings
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-1640Family preservation2 cites
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-1650Services without removal5 cites
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-1660Services with removal6 cites
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-1670Treatment plan2 cites
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-1680Approval or amendment of plan7 cites
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-1690Placement plans; substance abuse issues
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-1700Permanency planning9 cites
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-1705Legal guardianship proceedings
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-1710Standards for terminating parental rights1 cite
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-1720Clerk of court and court administration progress reports
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-1730Qualified residential treatment program placement; assessment; case planning; documentation requirements
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-1740Review of qualified residential treatment program placement
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-1910Purpose1 cite
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-1920Department to maintain Central Registry
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-1930Petition for placement in Central Registry1 cite
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-1940Court order for placement in Central Registry of Child Abuse and Neglect2 cites
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-1950Updated records requested
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-1960Destruction of certain records
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-1970Release of information
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-1980Screening against the Central Registry
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-1990Confidentiality and release of records and information1 cite
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-20Definitions14 cites
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2000Retention and disclosure of records of unfounded cases
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2010Annual reports
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2310Protecting and nurturing children in foster care
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2320Kinship Foster Care Program
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2330Placement with relatives
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2340Fingerprint-based background check
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2345Payment of costs of Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint-based background checks
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2350Restrictions on foster care, adoption, or legal guardian placements
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2360Placement of minor sex offenders
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2370Disclosure of information to foster parents
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2380Foster parent training
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2390Loss for uninsured damages
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2400Number of foster children who may be placed in a foster home
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-25Children in out-of-home care; age or developmentally appropriate activities
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2510Purpose7 cites
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2520Jurisdiction
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2530Filing procedures2 cites
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2540Content of petition
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2550Service of petition
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2560Representation by counsel; guardian ad litem2 cites
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2570Grounds16 cites
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2580Permanency of order1 cite
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2590Effect of order3 cites
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2600Confidentiality
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2610Effect on adoption laws
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2620Construction of law4 cites
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2700Purpose
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2710Definitions
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2720Creation and implementation of extended foster care program
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2730Voluntary extension of foster care; jurisdiction; transition plan
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2740Proceedings for review of voluntary placement agreement
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2750Court-ordered extension of foster care; annual review of child's status; guardian ad litem
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2760Administrative case review; development of transition plan
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2770Permanency planning hearings
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2780Review of progress toward meeting goals in transition plan
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2790Notice of adverse decision; right to appeal; judicial review
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2810Purpose
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2820Definitions
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2830Establishment of supplemental benefits for legal guardianship program
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2840Eligibility for supplemental legal guardianship benefits
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2850Execution of written agreement; specifications; termination
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2860Review of adverse decisions
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-2870Promulgation of regulations
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-30Seeking assistance1 cite
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-310Persons required to report2 cites
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-315Civil action created for wrongful termination based on employee having reported child abuse or neglect
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-320Notification; transfer; notice to designated military officials
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-330Confidentiality of information
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-340Previous reports
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-350Reports for lack of investigation
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-360Mandatory reporting to coroner
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-370Domestic violence reporting
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-380Photos and x-rays without parental consent; release of medical records
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-390Reporter immunity from liability
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-40Safe haven for abandoned babies
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-400Department of Social Services immunity from liability
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-410Failure to report; penalties
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-420Abrogation of privileged communication; exceptions
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-430Civil action for bad faith reporting
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-440Knowingly making false report
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-450Department of Social Services to provide information to public
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-610Statewide jurisdiction
• S.C. Code Ann. § 63-7-620Emergency protective custody1 cite