Right to counsel

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Legislation, Bypass of Parental Input into Abortion - Minor

South Carolina also provides minors the right to an attorney in seeking a judicial bypass of the parental consent for abortion. Id. § 44-41-32(3) (On petition by a minor for access to an abortion without parental consent, "the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem for the minor, taking into consideration the preference of the minor. The minor may participate in court proceedings on her own behalf, but the court shall advise her that she has a right to court- appointed counsel and shall provide her with counsel upon her request.")

Appointment of Counsel: categorical Qualified: no