If any person ordered to be admitted to an institution pursuant to this chapter, Chapter 9, Chapter 11, Chapter 13, Article 1 of Chapter 15, Chapter 17, and Chapter 27, is eligible for institutional care or treatment by any agency of the United States, the court, upon receipt of a certificate from the agency showing the facilities are available and that the person is eligible for care or treatment there, may order him to be placed in the custody of the agency for admittance. Jurisdiction shall be retained in the appropriate courts to inquire into the mental condition of the person admitted and to determine the necessity for continuance of his confinement. Every order of admittance issued pursuant to this section is so conditioned.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 32-973; 1974 (58) 2642; 1977 Act No. 99 Section 14.
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.