If a minor sixteen years of age or older refuses the administration of psychotropic medication and the medication is administered pursuant to § 27A-15-48, the administrator or facility director or, if the minor is committed to a program other than inpatient treatment, the director of such program, shall immediately petition the circuit court for authorization to continue such treatment. The provisions of §§ 27A-12-3.14 and 27A-12-3.17 to 27A-12-3.19, inclusive, shall apply.
S.D. Codified Laws § 27A-15-49
Petition to continue treatment with psychotropic medication
Source: SL 1991, ch 220, § 339.
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