DETENTION HEARING

South Carolina Family Court Rules

Rule: 32

Jurisdiction: SC

Bluebook Citation: SCRFC 32

At the detention hearing the family court may admit any evidence relevant to the necessity for detaining the child. The detention hearing may be held without the presence of the child's parents if they cannot be located after reasonable effort. If the parents are not located, the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem for the child.

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