Officials not liable for release or discharge of patient.

S.C. Code Ann. § 44-17-900
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Neither the superintendent of a mental health facility nor any other person legally participating in the release or discharge of a patient shall be liable either civilly or criminally on account of such participation.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t44c017.phpFetched: 10/17/2026

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