S.C. Code § 62-2-1070

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.
Section 62-2-1070 - Disclosure of digital assets to conservator of protected person
(A) After an opportunity for a hearing under Article 5 of this title, the court may grant a conservator access to the digital assets of a protected person.
(B) Unless otherwise ordered by the court or directed by the user, a custodian shall disclose to a conservator the catalogue of electronic communications sent or received by a protected person and any digital assets, other than the content of electronic communications, in which the protected person has a right or interest if the conservator gives the custodian:
(1) a written request for disclosure in physical or electronic form;
(2) a certified copy of the court order that gives the conservator authority over the digital assets of the protected person; and
(3) if requested by the custodian:
(a) a number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the account of the protected person; or
(b) evidence linking the account to the protected person.
(C) A conservator with general authority to manage the assets of a protected person may request a custodian of the digital assets of the protected person to suspend or terminate an account of the protected person for good cause. A request made under this section must be accompanied by a certified copy of the court order giving the conservator authority over the protected person's property.

S.C. Code § 62-2-1070

Added by 2016 S.C. Acts, Act No. 260 (SB 908), s 2, eff. 6/3/2016.