South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
Download This Bill in Microsoft Word Format
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
H. 3101
STATUS INFORMATION
General Bill
Sponsors: Rep. Gatch
Document Path: LC-0038VR25.docx
Prefiled in the House on December 5, 2024
Judiciary
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2024 | House | Prefiled |
| 12/5/2024 | House | Referred to Committee on Judiciary |
View the latest legislative information at the website
VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
A bill
TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 63-3-880 SO AS TO MAKE GUARDIANS AD LITEM IN PRIVATE CUSTODY OR VISITATION ACTIONS BEFORE THE FAMILY COURT SUBJECT TO INVESTIGATION BY THE OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL FOR CERTAIN MISCONDUCT.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Article 7, Chapter 3, Title 63 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:
Section 63-3-880. A guardian ad litem appointed pursuant to Section 63-3-810 is subject to investigation by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, which shall receive and investigate allegations of ethical misconduct and violations of statutory duty by guardians ad litem in private custody or visitation actions before the family court.
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
----XX----
This web page was last updated on December 6, 2024 at 10:03 AM