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S.D. Codified Laws § 27A-10-8

Time limit for involuntary commitment hearing--Payment of expenses

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Sacred Heart Health Services v. Yankton County (2020)

Most recently applied in Sacred Heart Health Services v. Yankton County (November 2020)

Source: SL 1974, ch 184, § 8; SL 1975, ch 181, § 111; SDCL Supp, § 27-7A-10; SL 1977, ch 212, § 4; SL 1988, ch 216, § 7; SL 1991, ch 220, § 119; SL 1997, ch 164, § 2; SL 1999, c…

Within five days after the person is taken into custody, within six days if there is a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday within that time period, or within seven days if there is a Saturday, Sunday, and holiday within that time period, the person must be provided an involuntary commitment hearing. The hearing may be continued for good cause prior to the running of the applicable time period. The referring county shall pay any expenses incurred by the board holding the hearing, including the transportation of the person to the hearing, subject to reimbursement by the county ultimately proven to be the county of residence.

No lien may be placed against the person for the expenses incurred by the board holding the hearing, including the transportation of the person to the hearing.

Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.