South Carolina § 43-35-280 - Civil liability.
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§ 43-35-280. Civil liability.
After participating in the Vulnerable Adult Guardian ad Litem Program training, an individual who is appointed to serve as a guardian ad litem and who serves without compensation is not liable for any civil damages for any personal injury as a result of any act or omission by the guardian ad litem in the discharge of the duties and responsibilities of a guardian ad litem if the guardian ad litem acts in good faith and is not guilty of gross negligence.
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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Section 43-35-280 ("Civil liability.") 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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