Court empowered to declare child delinquent.

S.C. Code Ann. § 59-65-70
in effect
Sign in to generate a plain English summaryAsk Belisarius Agent
If the court determines that the reported absence occurred without the knowledge, consent or connivance of the responsible parent or guardian or that a bona fide attempt has been made to control and keep the child in school, the court may declare such child to be a delinquent and subject to the provisions of law in such cases.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t59c065.phpFetched: 10/17/2026