The South Carolina MV 69 Petition & Order for Appointment of Guardian Ad Item is a legal document used in South Carolina courts to appoint a guardian ad item (GAL) to represent the interests of a minor or incapacitated person in a legal matter. The GAL acts as the minor or incapacitated person's representative in court proceedings, and provides the court with an opinion on what is in the best interests of the minor or incapacitated person. The document is typically filed by the petitioner in the court of the county in which the minor or incapacitated person resides. There are two types of South Carolina MV 69 Petition & Order for Appointment of Guardian Ad Item: 1. Petition for Appointment of Guardian Ad Item: This document is used by the petitioner to formally request that the court appoint a GAL to represent the interests of the minor or incapacitated person. 2. Order for Appointment of Guardian Ad Item: This document is issued by the court in response to the petition, and orders the appointment of a GAL to represent the interests of the minor or incapacitated person.