Court empowered to declare child delinquent

S.C. Code Ann. § 59-65-70, under Title 59, Chapter 65.

S.C. Code Ann. § 59-65-70

If the court determines that the reported absence occurred without the knowledge, consent or connivance of the responsible parent or guardian or that a bona fide attempt has been made to control and keep the child in school, the court may declare such child to be a delinquent and subject to the provisions of law in such cases.