If the person whose commitment is sought is not being detained in a facility under § 34-20A-63, a request for an examination of the person by a licensed physician or addiction counselor must be filed with the court. The court may order an examination of the person by a licensed physician or addiction counselor and shall provide notice to the person whose commitment is sought of the request for an examination.
S.D. Codified Laws § 34-20A-70.3
Request for order of examination by court-appointed physician or addiction counselor--Order--Notice
Source: SL 2023, ch 117, § 8.
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