April 2014
S.C. Omnibus Adult Protection Act
For a person to be deemed a “vulnerable adult” under the S.C. Omnibus Adult Protection Act, there must be clear and convincing evidence that the person’s physical or mental condition has caused a diminished ability to adequately provide for self-care or protection.
In the Interest of Jane Doe v. SCDSS, Op. No. 27385 (S.C. Sup. Ct. filed April 30, 2014) (Shearouse Adv. Sh. No. 17 at 25).