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.