S.C. Code § 44-31-120

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.

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

If the judge of probate, after notice and hearing, is satisfied that the petition is well founded, the judge may commit the person to a facility designated by the department, and the commitment continues until the department notifies the probate judge that the person is no longer a threat to the public's health.

S.C. Code § 44-31-120

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

1973 (58) 240; 1953 (48) 149; 1948 (45) 1934; 1952 Code Section 32-632; 1962 Code Section 32-632.