The parent or custodian of any child, an official of a child welfare board, any public official charged by law with the care of the poor, the recognized agents of any duly authorized agency, association, society or institution, any person having knowledge or information of a nature which convinces such person that a child is neglected or delinquent or that a child, by reason of its condition, environment or its own acts, is, in accordance with the provisions of this article, subject to the jurisdiction of the court or any person who has suffered injury through the delinquency of any such child or is concerned in its guardianship or adoption or an officer having an arrested child in charge may institute a proceeding respecting such child.
HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 361, Section 2.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 63 - South Carolina Children's Code
Section 63-3-10. Family courts created.
Section 63-3-20. Family court judges.
Section 63-3-30. Judges' qualifications and terms.
Section 63-3-40. Initial election.
Section 63-3-50. Compensation of judges.
Section 63-3-60. Retirement for abolished officers.
Section 63-3-310. Administration of family court system.
Section 63-3-320. Rotation of judges.
Section 63-3-330. Assignment of cases.
Section 63-3-340. Temporary assignment of judges.
Section 63-3-350. Physical facilities.
Section 63-3-360. Expenses of family courts.
Section 63-3-370. Fees and costs.
Section 63-3-510. Exclusive original jurisdiction.
Section 63-3-520. Traffic and wildlife jurisdiction.
Section 63-3-530. Jurisdiction in domestic matters.
Section 63-3-540. Cooperation of agencies, government entities, and institutions.
Section 63-3-550. Standing to institute a proceeding regarding neglected or delinquent child.
Section 63-3-570. Service of summons.
Section 63-3-580. Failure to obey summons.
Section 63-3-590. Conduct of hearings.
Section 63-3-600. Rules for conduct of hearings.
Section 63-3-610. Prosecutorial functions.
Section 63-3-620. Penalties for adult violating title.
Section 63-3-640. Post conviction proceedings.
Section 63-3-650. Power to issue writ of habeas corpus.
Section 63-3-810. Appointment.
Section 63-3-820. Qualifications.
Section 63-3-830. Responsibilities.
Section 63-3-840. Mediation prohibition.