The superintendent of a hospital shall discharge any voluntary patient who has recovered or whose detention he determines to be no longer advisable.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 32-952; 1952 (47) 2042; 1974 (58) 2642.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 17 - Care And Commitment Of Mentally Ill Persons
Section 44-17-310. Voluntary admission.
Section 44-17-320. Discharge of voluntary patient by superintendent.
Section 44-17-330. Discharge at request of patient or another person.
Section 44-17-340. Written notice of right to release.
Section 44-17-415. Physical examination report to accompany certification for emergency admission.
Section 44-17-420. Notice of hearing.
Section 44-17-450. Preadmission screening and evaluation in psychiatric emergencies.
Section 44-17-460. Examinations prior to emergency admissions to psychiatric facilities.
Section 44-17-510. Petition for judicial commitment; certificate of designated examiner.
Section 44-17-520. Notice of petition and right to counsel.
Section 44-17-530. Appointment of counsel; examination and record.
Section 44-17-540. Hearing to be held if examiners find mental illness.
Section 44-17-550. Notice of hearing and rights.
Section 44-17-560. Removal of proceedings to another county.
Section 44-17-570. Conduct of hearing.
Section 44-17-580. Hospitalization of person if court finds mental illness and other conditions.
Section 44-17-600. No admission based on order more than thirty days after it has been rendered.
Section 44-17-610. Commitment to private, county, Veterans' Administration, or other hospital.
Section 44-17-630. Right to reexamination; notice.
Section 44-17-640. Admission to agency of the United States; jurisdiction retained.
Section 44-17-810. Release or discharge upon own recognizance.
Section 44-17-860. Unlawful taking of person from mental health facility without permission.
Section 44-17-890. Discharge or leave of absence during judicial proceeding.
Section 44-17-900. Officials not liable for release or discharge of patient.