S.C. Code § 24-7-110

Current through 2024 Act No. 209.
Section 24-7-110 - Medical services for inmates

The governing body of each county shall provide access to institutional medical personnel whenever necessary to render medical aid to sick inmates whether awaiting trial or serving a sentence and to preserve the health of the inmate in the county jail, detention facility, prison camp, or other local facility used for the detention of inmates. The fees and expenses of such medical services, as well as for medicines prescribed, shall be paid out of any available funds. This section does not affect the requirements of Section 24-13-80 or other existing federal, state, county, or municipal requirements that provide for the medical care of inmates.

S.C. Code § 24-7-110

Amended by 2010 S.C. Acts, Act No. 237 (SB 217), s 58, eff. 6/11/2010.
1932 (37) 1238; 1896 (22) 485; R. S. 666; Civ. C. '02 Section 784; Civ. C. '12 Section 968; Civ. C. '22 Section 1089; 1932 Code Section 3847; 1942 Code Section 3847; 1952 Code Section 55-480; 1962 Code Section 55-480.