South Carolina § 44-52-80 - Involuntary commitment; notice of hearing.
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§ 44-52-80. Involuntary commitment; notice of hearing.
After the filing of the petition with the court, the court shall give notice of the hearing to the following persons:
(a) the individual for whom involuntary commitment is sought;
(b) the parent, spouse, personal representative, or legal guardian, if any;
(c) the person filing the petition;
(d) the attorney representing the individual for whom involuntary commitment is sought;
(e) the head of the treatment facility if the individual is in a treatment facility; and
(f) any other person the court determines shall have notice of the proceedings.
The notice shall include the date, time, and place of hearing, a clear statement in plain and simple language of the purpose of the proceedings, and the possible consequences to the individual for whom involuntary commitment is sought; a copy of the petition or affidavit and supporting certificates of the examining physician; and the right to the assistance of an attorney, and the appointment of an attorney if the individual named in the petition is unable to afford one.
HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 487, SECTION 2.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 44-52-80 ("Involuntary commitment; notice of hearing.") 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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