SC Laws that Pertain to Mental Health
NOTICE: The following reference to the Code of Laws of South Carolina is for general information only. Specific circumstances and facts may require consultation with BHDD Office of Mental Health supervisory staff and/or the Office of General Counsel.
The following are links to portions of the Code of Laws of South Carolina pertaining to BHDD Office of Mental Health, voluntary and involuntary (judicial commitment and emergency admission) treatment, capacity to stand trial, patient rights, sexually violent predator, etc. For a full reading of specific statutes from “South Carolina Legislature Online” follow the TITLE and CHAPTER LINKS below.
TITLE 44 HEALTH
TITLE 44 CHAPTER 9 STATE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
TITLE 44 CHAPTER 11 ORGANIZATION AND CONTROL OF STATE MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES
TITLE 44 CHAPTER 13 ADMISSION, DETENTION AND REMOVAL OF PATIENTS AT STATE MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES
TITLE 44 CHAPTER 15 LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, BOARDS AND CENTERS
TITLE 44 CHAPTER 17 CARE AND COMMITMENT OF MENTALLY ILL PERSONS
TITLE 44 CHAPTER 22 RIGHTS OF MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS
TITLE 44 CHAPTER 23 PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO BOTH MENTALLY ILL AND MENTALLY RETARDED PERSONS
TITLE 44 CHAPTER 24 COMMITMENT OF CHILDREN IN NEED OF MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT
TITLE 44 CHAPTER 25 INTERSTATE COMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH
TITLE 44 CHAPTER 27 PATIENTS AT FEDERAL INSTITUTIONS
TITLE 44 CHAPTER 48 SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR ACT
TITLE 44 CHAPTER 52 ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COMMITMENT
TITLE 17 – CRIMINAL PROCEDURES
TITLE 17 CHAPTER 24 MENTALLY ILL OR INSANE DEFENDANTS
TITLE 43 – SOCIAL SERVICES
TITLE 43 CHAPTER 35 ADULT PROTECTION
TITLE 62 – SOUTH CAROLINA PROBATE CODE
TITLE 62 CHAPTER 5 PROTECTION OF PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY AND THEIR PROPERTY
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency, contact our 24/7/365 Statewide Crisis Response dispatcher at
1-833-364-2274 or call 911
BHDD Office of Mental Health is a healthcare organization committed to providing quality mental health services to residents of South Carolina. We have a talented team of psychiatrists, mental health counselors, nurses, case managers, administrative and support staff who are passionate about helping people.
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Do you have a complaint regarding services being provided to a child by a state agency? Please submit your complaint to the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy by phone (1-800-206-1957) or via the electronic submission form.
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Language assistance services are available to you free of charge by calling 1-805-360-3326. Please enter Pin #: 81767494 and be prepared to state your language.
Los servicios de asistencia lingüística están disponibles sin cargo llamando al 1-805-360-3326. Por favor, ingrese su número de pin 81767494 y prepárese para decir su idioma.
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