SCDSS v. Chante Caldwell (SCDMH)

Syllabus

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health (DMH) appeals a family court order directing it to admit a minor child, J.S., for an inpatient psychiatric evaluation. On appeal, DMH argues the family court erred in ordering the commitment of J.S. for an evaluation without first obtaining a recommendation from the community mental health center. We reverse.