# S.C. Code Ann. § 63-9-50: SECTION 63-9-50. Children who may be adopted

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T63_C9_A1_S63-9-50

## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 63-9-50
- **Heading:** SECTION 63-9-50. Children who may be adopted
- **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 63-9-50

## Text

Any child present within this State at the time the petition for adoption is filed, irrespective of place of birth or place of residence, may be adopted.

## 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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