South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 31 - Tuberculosis
Section 44-31-130. Appeal of commitment; no stay pending appeal available.

A person committed to a facility under the terms of this article has the right to appeal to a court having jurisdiction for review of the evidence under which the person was committed. The order of commitment must not be stayed pending appeal.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 32-633; 1952 Code Section 32-633; 1948 (45) 1934; 2011 Act No. 53, Section 1, eff June 14, 2011.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 44 - Health

Chapter 31 - Tuberculosis

Section 44-31-10. Reports of physicians and administrative officers of hospitals and similar institutions.

Section 44-31-20. Reports of bacteriological and pathological laboratories.

Section 44-31-30. Personnel of Department of Health and Environmental Control are authorized to inspect records and provide consultation services.

Section 44-31-100. Legislative findings; purpose of article.

Section 44-31-105. Emergency order; contents; enforcement; hearings on release.

Section 44-31-110. Emergency order for commitment of person with active tuberculosis; petition; waiver of notice.

Section 44-31-120. Commitment of tuberculosis patient; duration.

Section 44-31-130. Appeal of commitment; no stay pending appeal available.

Section 44-31-140. Isolation or forcible detention.

Section 44-31-150. Detention in local detention facility limited.

Section 44-31-160. Report of leave without permission; judge to order sheriff to return patient to facility or secure prison facility.

Section 44-31-170. Requirement of certification of danger by two physicians for compulsory treatment; examination not compulsory treatment.

Section 44-31-190. Construction and application of article.

Section 44-31-200. Promulgation of regulations authorized.

Section 44-31-310. County authorities shall provide separate cells, rooms, or places for tuberculous prisoners.

Section 44-31-320. Examination of prisoners or inmates by physician.

Section 44-31-330. Examination within five days after commitment.

Section 44-31-340. Penal and charitable institutions shall provide separate places for tuberculous prisoners and inmates.

Section 44-31-350. Association of prisoners on public works not prohibited.

Section 44-31-360. Penalty.

Section 44-31-510. State Park Health Center transferred to Department of Health and Environmental Control; title to real property vested in State.

Section 44-31-520. Payment for medical care and hospitalization.

Section 44-31-610. Creation, membership, and duties of Tuberculosis Control Advisory Committee.