Guardians ad litem in South Carolina must undergo criminal background checks and provide affidavits of compliance.

This bill amends the qualifications for guardians ad litem in private family court cases in South Carolina. It requires guardians ad litem to undergo a criminal history background check by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division before each appointment. The bill also mandates that guardians ad litem provide an affidavit to the court and parties, affirming they have completed training, passed the background check, and are not on the Department of Social Services Central Registry of Child Abuse and Neglect.

Guardians ad litem in South Carolina must undergo criminal background checks and provide affidavits of compliance.

This bill amends the qualifications for guardians ad litem in private family court cases in South Carolina. It requires guardians ad litem to undergo a criminal history background check by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division before each appointment. The bill also mandates that guardians ad litem provide an affidavit to the court and parties, affirming they have completed training, passed the background check, and are not on the Department of Social Services Central Registry of Child Abuse and Neglect.