# S.C. Code Ann. § 63-9-20: SECTION 63-9-20. Legislative purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T63_C9_A1_S63-9-20

## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 63-9-20
- **Heading:** SECTION 63-9-20. Legislative purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SC Code / Title 63 / Chapter 9 / Article 1 / Section 63-9-20

## Text

The purpose of this article is to establish fair and reasonable procedures for the adoption of children and to provide for the well-being of the child, with full recognition of the interdependent needs and interests of the biological parents and the adoptive parents. However, when the interests of a child and an adult are in conflict, the conflict must be resolved in favor of the child. Children may be adopted by or placed for adoption with residents of South Carolina only, except in unusual or exceptional circumstances.

## Nearby sections

- [S.C. Code Ann. § 63-9-10 SECTION 63-9-10. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T63_C9_A1_S63-9-10.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 63-9-20 SECTION 63-9-20. Legislative purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T63_C9_A1_S63-9-20.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 63-9-30 SECTION 63-9-30. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T63_C9_A1_S63-9-30.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 63-9-40 SECTION 63-9-40. Jurisdiction; venue.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T63_C9_A1_S63-9-40.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 63-9-50 SECTION 63-9-50. Children who may be adopted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T63_C9_A1_S63-9-50.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 63-9-60 SECTION 63-9-60. Persons who may adopt.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T63_C9_A1_S63-9-60.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 63-9-70 SECTION 63-9-70. Advertising prohibited to place or accept child for adoption; exception; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T63_C9_A1_S63-9-70.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 63-9-80 SECTION 63-9-80. Biological parent medical history; disclosure to prospective adoptive parent and adoptee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T63_C9_A1_S63-9-80.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 63-9-310 SECTION 63-9-310. Persons who must give consent or relinquishment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T63_C9_A1_S63-9-310.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 63-9-320 SECTION 63-9-320. Persons not required to give consent or relinquishment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T63_C9_A1_S63-9-320.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 63-9-330 SECTION 63-9-330. Form and content of consent and relinquishment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T63_C9_A1_S63-9-330.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 63-9-340 SECTION 63-9-340. Signing consent and relinquishment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T63_C9_A1_S63-9-340.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 63-9-350 SECTION 63-9-350. Withdrawal of consent or relinquishment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T63_C9_A1_S63-9-350.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 63-9-360 SECTION 63-9-360. Consent and relinquishment certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T63_C9_A1_S63-9-360.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T63_C9_A1_S63-9-20. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.