H3101

Guardians ad Litem

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

Guardians ad litem in private custody or visitation actions before the family court are subject to investigation for misconduct.

This bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to add a new section requiring guardians ad litem in private custody or visitation actions before the family court to be subject to investigation by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel will receive and investigate allegations of ethical misconduct and violations of statutory duty by these guardians ad litem. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 11, 2025

11:00 AM

House Judiciary Domestic Relations, Business & Probate Laws Subcommittee on 3013, 3079, 3080, 3084, 3100, 3101, 3103, 3622, 3654

Feb 5, 2025

10:30 AM

House Judiciary Domestic Relations, Business & Probate Laws Subcommittee on 3013, 3079, 3080, 3084, 3100, 3101, 3103, 3472, 3622

History

Apr 8, 2025

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: B.L.Cox

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary