South Carolina § 43-35-260 - Access to information.
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§ 43-35-260. Access to information.
The Department of Social Services shall make available to the guardian ad litem all reports made and information collected relating to the vulnerable adult. Appropriate medical and dental care providers shall provide a guardian ad litem access to information upon request of the guardian ad litem and upon proof of appointment as the guardian ad litem for the vulnerable adult. Records must be made available to the guardian ad litem by any agency or any individual providing services to the vulnerable adult and financial records of the vulnerable adult including, but not limited to, state and federal tax records, banking and other financial institution records, and public benefits records.
HISTORY: 2014 Act No. 162 (S.764), SECTION 1, eff May 16, 2014.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 43-35-260 cover?
Section 43-35-260 ("Access to information.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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