A bill

 

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 63-3-830, RELATING TO RESPONSIBILITIES OF A GUARDIAN AD LITEM IN PRIVATE ACTIONS BEFORE THE FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION TO ATTORNEYS FOR THE PARTIES.

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

 

SECTION 1.  Section 63-3-830 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

 

    (C) A guardian ad litem must provide to both party's attorneys, or to the parties themselves if not represented by an attorney, copies of all written communications between the guardian ad litem and any therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, or other professional who has provided a service or evaluation related to the case, including a copy of any report or opinion offered by the professional.

 

SECTION 2.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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