S.C. Code § 44-31-140

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.

Section 44-31-140 - Isolation or forcible detention

If a person committed to a facility pursuant to this article leaves without permission or, in the opinion of the department, endangers the public, staff, or other patients, the department is empowered to isolate and forceably detain the person if necessary until such time as the person no longer poses a risk to others.

Amended by 2011 S.C. Acts, Act No. 53 (HB 3378), s 1, eff. 6/14/2011.

1972 (57) 2605; 1953 (48) 149; 1948 (45) 1934; 1952 Code Section 32-634; 1962 Code Section 32-634.