South Carolina § 43-35-540 - Access to medical information.
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§ 43-35-540. Access to medical information.
Upon request of the Vulnerable Adults Investigations Unit of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and as necessary to carry out the unit's duties, the unit immediately must be provided:
(1) by a provider of medical care, access to information and records regarding a vulnerable adult whose death is being investigated by the unit or reviewed by the committee;
(2) access to all information and records maintained by any state, county, or local government agency including, but not limited to, birth certificates, law enforcement investigation data, county coroner or medical examiner investigation data, parole and probation information and records, and information and records of social services and health agencies that provided services to the vulnerable adult or family.
HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 301, SECTION 9, eff May 23, 2006.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina § 43-35-540
What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 43-35-540 cover?
Section 43-35-540 ("Access to medical 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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