SC · rules
SCRFC 41
Counsel and Guardian Ad Litem Fees in Abuse And/or Neglect Proceedings
(a) Limitation on Fees. In all child abuse and neglect proceedings, the court shall grant to legal
counsel appointed for the child subject to child abuse and/or neglect proceedings, a fee not to exceed
One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars. The court shall grant to a guardian ad litem appointed for a child
subject to such proceedings a fee not to exceed Fifty ($50.00) Dollars.
(b) Exceptions. If the court determines that extraordinary circumstances require the award of a fee
larger than that which is specified in this rule, the court shall set forth in its order the salient facts upon
which the extraordinary circumstances are based and shall award a fee to appointed legal counsel or
guardian ad litem in an amount which the court determines to be just and proper.
Provenance
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- www.sccourts.org
- Retrieved
- 2026-10-02
- Edition
- supplied-sc-05-print-version-2026-10-02
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