South Carolina Code 44-26-80. Appeal of decisions concerning services or treatment provided
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Terms Used In South Carolina Code 44-26-80
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Client: means a person who is determined by the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs to have intellectual disability or a related disability and is receiving services or is an infant at risk of having intellectual disability or a related disability and is receiving services. See South Carolina Code 44-26-10
- Department: means the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs. See South Carolina Code 44-26-10
- Director: means the South Carolina Director of Disabilities and Special Needs. See South Carolina Code 44-26-10
A client or his representative has the right to appeal decisions concerning the services or treatment provided by the department, county/multicounty board, or contracted service provider. A human rights committee established in § 44-26-70 shall review and advise on grievances concerning applicants or clients receiving services. The department shall establish policies and procedures for the review of grievances and the appeal of decisions. The director has final authority.