S.C. Code § 43-35-5
This chapter may be cited as the Omnibus Adult Protection Act.
S.C. Code § 43-35-5
The preamble to 1993 Act No. 110, eff three month after June 11, 1993, provides as follows:
"Whereas, the General Assembly finds it necessary:
"(1) to provide a system of adult protection in South Carolina;.
"(2) to clarify the roles and responsibilities of agencies involved in the system;.
"(3) to provide a mechanism for problem resolution and interagency coordination;.
"(4) to address continuing needs of vulnerable adults;.
"(5) to uniformly define abuse, neglect, and exploitation for vulnerable adults in all settings;.
"(6) to clarify reporting procedures for allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation;.
"(7) to provide procedures for emergency protective custody;.
"(8) to define the role of the court in the adult protection system;.
"(9) to provide civil and criminal penalties for abuse, neglect, and exploitation;.
"(10) to provide services in the least restrictive setting possible.
"Now, therefore,"