South Carolina Code 44-24-70. Taking custody of child needing emergency admission
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Terms Used In South Carolina Code 44-24-70
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Child: means a person under the age of eighteen years. See South Carolina Code 44-24-10
- Court: means the probate court unless otherwise specified. See South Carolina Code 44-24-10
- Law enforcement officer: means a state, county, or city police officer, officer of the South Carolina Highway Patrol, sheriff, or deputy sheriff. See South Carolina Code 44-24-10
If a child in need of emergency admission cannot be examined by a licensed physician pursuant to § 44-24-60 because his whereabouts are unknown or for any other reason, the petitioner seeking commitment pursuant to § 44-24-60 shall execute an affidavit stating that he believes the child is in need of emergency admission. The grounds for the belief must be included and a statement that the usual procedure for examination cannot be followed and the reason. Upon presentation of the affidavit, the court may require a law enforcement officer to take the child into custody and transport him for an examination by a licensed physician as provided for in § 44-24-60. If within the twenty-four hours the child is not examined by a licensed physician or, if upon examination, the physician does not execute the certification provided in § 44-24-60, the proceedings must be terminated and the child immediately released. Otherwise, proceedings must be held pursuant to § 44-24-60.