Frequently Asked Questions

You can apply to the Court to change your name at any time, you are required to be clear of any violent felony for 10-14 days and must provide a reason. You can find the name change form here and can submit the form using the button above - if you are unsure consult with a lawyer 

The Court does not legally recognize adoptions. You may adopt as many people as you like, however that status is not reflected in any legal documentation (such as wills) 

Sure, speak with a Lawyer and they will prepare one with you and your future spouse. 

HIPAA, which stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, is a federal law in the United States that protects the privacy and security of individuals' medical information.

HIPAA is a law that keeps your medical information private. It means that doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals cannot share your health information with anyone else unless you give them permission. This law helps protect your privacy and ensures that your personal health information is kept confidential. So, when you go to the doctor or hospital, your medical records and health details are kept safe and only shared with people who need to know, like your healthcare providers. 

On the 23rd March 2023, SC DOJ Order 16 Medical Privacy was introduced.  This order states that SAFR and SAHA  are neutral in relation to any medical or identification  information that  they hold about you.

This means, that if you are treated by a member of SAHA or SAFR they are not allowed to reveal the details of who  they are treating to law Enforcement  Officers for the purpose of obtaining a criminal warrant.

The only exception to this is if  the patient constitutes a threat to medical personnel or facilities.

As long as you do not pose a threat to any medical personnel or facilities - a medic can not inform any LEO of who you are - this is part of the Medical Privacy Act.

It should be noted that an LEO may overhear you talking with a Medic and sharing this information - this can be used.

The Freedom of Information Act states that only you, an appointed Medical Power of Attorney , your registered partner or a Lawyer asking on your behalf can obtain your medical records. 

Any licensed medic can be court ordered to appear in a court case - they can be questioned under oath. They have a duty to warn or protect others from harm be it to yourself or another person.

You as an individual can provide consent for your doctor to disclose your medical information in a court case - in this case they will share only information that is relevant to the matter at hand.

A TRO is document issued by Law Enforcement Officers to prevent a person from being within a set proximity of yourself or a location. 

These can be made by any LEO and are valid for 7 days. You must show evidence as to why you need this to be in place before one can be issued. The Officer will ensure that the TRO is served to the person involved and if they are found to be in breach of this order they will be arrested. 

What happens if the Harassment doesn't stop?

If towards the 7 days the behavior has not improved and the harassment is continuing you can apply to a judge for a longer restraining order - a judge will ask for evidence of the issue and may issue an order for anytime from 7 days to 6 months.