S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-16.1304

Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024

Section 61-16.1304 - Paternity - In-Hospital Voluntary Paternity Acknowledgement Program

A. In accordance with 45 CFR 303, a hospital that provides obstetrical services at a minimum must provide to both the mother and alleged father:

1. Written materials about paternity establishment.

2. Forms as provided by the Department necessary to voluntarily acknowledge.

3. Notice, both orally and in writing of the alternatives to the legal consequences of, and the rights and responsibilities of acknowledging paternity, and

4. The opportunity to speak with staff, either by telephone or in person, who are trained to clarify information and answer questions about paternity establishment.

B. Hospital must forward completed voluntary acknowledgement forms, or copies to the Department Division of Vital Records.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-16.1304

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 6, eff 6/27/2014; State Register Volume 48, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/28/2024.