22-24-64. Persons who may bring actions for damages.

Any of the following persons may bring an action for damages caused by another person's conduct as proscribed by §§ 22-24-60 to 22-24-68, inclusive:

(1)    The victimized minor;

(2)    Any parent, legal guardian, or sibling of a victimized minor; or

(3)    Any person injured as a result of the willful, reckless, or negligent actions of a person who knowingly participated in conduct proscribed by §§ 22-24-60 to 22-24-68, inclusive.

If the parent or guardian is named as a defendant in the action, the court shall appoint a special guardian to bring the action on behalf of the minor.

Source: SL 2002, ch 112, § 5; SL 2005, ch 120, § 315.