Service of summons and any process of the court shall be made as provided by law for service in the court of common pleas. Provided, that if the judge is satisfied that it is impracticable to serve personally the summons or the process, he may order service by registered or certified mail, addressed to the last known address, or by publication thereof, or both. It shall be sufficient to confer jurisdiction if service is effected at least forty-eight hours before the time fixed in the summons or process for the return thereof.
Service of summons, process or notice required by this title may be made by any suitable person under the direction of the court, and upon request of the court shall be made by any peace officer.
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.