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SD Codified L § 27A-11A-20 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 11A - Hearings Procedure|Section 27A-11A-20 - Appointment of escort to convey patient to center--Same sex--Expenses--Relative as escort.

27A-11A-20. Appointment of escort to convey patient to center--Same sex--Expenses--Relative as escort.The chairman of the county board of mental illness may appoint someone, other than a relative of the patient, to convey the patient to the center or facility, but in no instance may a person convey persons of the opposite sex and no per diem or other compensation other than expenses may be allowed such attendant.If any relative or member of the family of the person desires to convey such person to the center or facility, the chairman of the board may authorize such relative or member of the family to take charge of such person to convey him to the center or facility; provided, that in the judgment of the chairman of the board such relative or member of the family is a competent person for that purpose and that such person can with safety be entrusted to the care of such relative while en route. Source: SDC 1939, §§30.0113, 30.0114; SL 1945, ch 126; SDCL, §§27-7-25, 27-7-26; SL 1975, ch 181, §101; SL 1991, ch 220, §157; SDCL, §27A-9-26.
SD Codified L § 27A-11A-21 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 11A - Hearings Procedure|Section 27A-11A-21 - Noncompliance with treatment order--Alternative treatment--Notice and right to counsel.

27A-11A-21. Noncompliance with treatment order--Alternative treatment--Notice and right to counsel.If the person ordered to undergo a program of treatment does not comply with the order, the board of mental illness shall conduct a hearing for the sole purpose of determining compliance or noncompliance, and if noncompliance is determined, the board may modify its original order and direct the person to undergo an alternative program of treatment consistent with the criteria in §27A-10-9.1. At least five days' notice of the hearing shall be given to the person, and the person shall be represented by counsel. Source: SL 1975, ch 181, §91; SDCL Supp, §27-7-19.1; SL 1991, ch 220, §158; SDCL §27A-9-28; SL 2012, ch 149, §25.
SD Codified L § 27A-11A-22 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 11A - Hearings Procedure|Section 27A-11A-22 - Unsuccessful treatment--Hearing--Modification of treatment.

27A-11A-22. Unsuccessful treatment--Hearing--Modification of treatment.If at any time while a person is under an order of commitment it comes to the attention of the board of mental illness that the program of treatment has not been successful, the board shall conduct a hearing within five days, 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 shall be represented by counsel and the person and the counsel shall be given at least five days notice of the hearing. If the board finds that the program of treatment has not been successful, it shall modify the original order and direct the person to undergo an alternative program of treatment if consistent with the criteria in §27A-10-9.1.If at any time while the person is under an order of commitment the administrator, facility director, or program director determines that the program of treatment has not been successful, the administrator, facility director, or program director shall notify the board of mental illness of that fact. Source: SL 1975, ch 181, §92; SDCL §27-7-19.2; SL 1991, ch 220, §159; SDCL §27A-9-29; SL 1997, ch 164, §4; SL 2012, ch 149, §26.
SD Codified L § 27A-11A-23 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 11A - Hearings Procedure|Section 27A-11A-23 - Fund designated for expenses of commitment proceeding.

27A-11A-23. Fund designated for expenses of commitment proceeding.The compensation, fees, and expenses in any commitment proceeding shall be allowed and paid out of a fund designated for that purpose in the county treasury in the usual manner, if there is a sufficient amount in such fund to pay the same, and if not, it may be paid out of the general fund. Source: SDC 1939, §30.0120; SL 1951, ch 155; SL 1961, ch 154; SDCL, §27-6-11; SL 1975, ch 181, §80; SL 1991, ch 220, §160; SDCL, §27A-9-33.
SD Codified L § 27A-11A-24 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 11A - Hearings Procedure|Section 27A-11A-24 - Rules of evidence.

27A-11A-24. Rules of evidence.The rules of evidence shall be followed at all hearings and reviews held pursuant to this title. Source: SL 1991, ch 220, §161.
SD Codified L § 27A-11A-25 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 11A - Hearings Procedure|Section 27A-11A-25 - Appeal of final order--Costs for indigent person.

27A-11A-25. Appeal of final order--Costs for indigent person.A person may appeal a final order of a county board of mental illness pursuant to any hearing or review conducted under this title. In the case of a minor, or a person for whom the guardian has been appointed, such right to appeal may be exercised on behalf of the person by an attorney. The person shall be advised of this right upon the termination of any proceedings, both verbally and in writing. The appeal shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 1-26.None of the rights granted in this section may be denied due to a person's inability to pay for costs and fees incurred in such proceedings. The board of county commissioners of the county where an indigent person has residence shall provide for the cost of representation of the person through the conclusion of actions brought under this section. Source: SL 1991, ch 220, §162; SL 1999, ch 143, §9.
SD Codified L § 27A-11A-26 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 11A - Hearings Procedure|Section 27A-11A-26 - Appointed attorney not guardian ad litem.

27A-11A-26. Appointed attorney not guardian ad litem.An attorney appointed under the provisions of this chapter shall advocate the legal rights of the person and otherwise fully represent him. The attorney shall not act as a guardian ad litem. Source: SL 1991, ch 220, §163.
SD Codified L § 27A-11A-27 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 11A - Hearings Procedure|Section 27A-11A-27 - Guardianship of estate unaffected by board proceedings.

27A-11A-27. Guardianship of estate unaffected by board proceedings.The findings, order, or judgment of a board of mental illness may not affect any guardianship proceeding instituted before or after such findings, order, or judgment by any court having jurisdiction in such cases, excepting that the provisions of this title shall control the custody, treatment, care, and other regulation and rights of an involuntarily committed person. Source: SDC 1939, §30.0109; SDCL, §27-7-21; SL 1975, ch 181, §99; SL 1991, ch 220, §164; SDCL, §27A-9-27.
SD Codified L § 27A-11A-28 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 11A - Hearings Procedure|Section 27A-11A-28 - Location and conduct of hearings and reviews.

27A-11A-28. Location and conduct of hearings and reviews.Hearings and reviews provided by this title shall be conducted in a courtroom of the county courthouse or such other place within the designated county as the chairman of the county board may designate with due regard to the rights, safety, and comfort of the person. Source: SL 1991, ch 220, §165.
SD Codified L § 27A-12-1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 12 - Care, Treatment, And Rights Of Patients With Mental Illness|Section 27A-12-1 - Individual privacy and dignity to be respected.

27A-12-1. Individual privacy and dignity to be respected.Each person has the right to a humane environment that affords appropriate individual privacy, individual dignity and reasonable protection from harm. These rights shall be respected at all times and upon all occasions, including any occasion when the person is taken into custody, detained, or transported in accordance with the provisions of this title. Source: SL 1975, ch 181, §3; SDCL Supp, §27-1-7; SL 1991, ch 220, §166.
SD Codified L § 27A-12-1.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 12 - Care, Treatment, And Rights Of Patients With Mental Illness|Section 27A-12-1.1 - "Person" defined.

27A-12-1.1."Person" defined.For the purpose of this chapter, the term "person" means any individual subject to the authority of this title, either on a voluntary or involuntary basis. Source: SL 1991, ch 220, §167.
SD Codified L § 27A-12-1.2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 12 - Care, Treatment, And Rights Of Patients With Mental Illness|Section 27A-12-1.2 - Commitment not conclusive on competence.

27A-12-1.2. Commitment not conclusive on competence.Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person may be deemed incompetent to manage his affairs, to contract, to hold professional, occupational, or other licenses, to marry and obtain a divorce, to register and vote, to make a will, or to exercise any other rights or privileges accorded to citizens of South Dakota solely by reason of his detention, admission, or commitment under this title. Source: SL 1975, ch 181, §44; SDCL Supp, §27-2-6; SL 1991, ch 220, §169; SDCL, §27A-12-5.
SD Codified L § 27A-12-3 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 12 - Care, Treatment, And Rights Of Patients With Mental Illness|Section 27A-12-3 - Notice of rights furnished patient--Display.

27A-12-3. Notice of rights furnished patient--Display.Each person admitted or involuntarily detained or committed has the right to be informed promptly upon entering the facility or program and periodically thereafter, both verbally and in writing in language and terms appropriate to such person's condition and ability to understand, of the rights described in this chapter.A notice listing and describing in language and terms appropriate to the ability of persons to whom such notice is addressed to understand the rights described in this chapter shall be prominently displayed in locations accessible to such persons. Source: SL 1975, ch 181, §26; SDCL Supp, §27-4-22.2; SL 1991, ch 220, §170.
SD Codified L § 27A-12-3.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 12 - Care, Treatment, And Rights Of Patients With Mental Illness|Section 27A-12-3.1 - Rights enumerated--Limitations on rights.

27A-12-3.1. Rights enumerated--Limitations on rights.Any person, if otherwise qualified, has the right to:(1)Refuse to be photographed or fingerprinted;(2)Remain silent and fully clothed;(3)Be allowed access to toilet facilities upon request, to have limited access to his own money unless a conservator has been appointed, and keep as much money in his personal possession as he deems necessary, to purchase his personal articles such as variety store items, and at least two hours of exercise each day;(4)Receive any visitors during regular visiting hours, to communicate with individuals outside the facility, to send and receive uncensored and unopened mail and be given adequate writing paper, pencils, envelopes, and stamps, and to have access to a telephone. Local calls shall be allowed without charge and the person shall be allowed long distance calls if he is able to pay for them or can charge them to another number;(5)Wear his own clothes and keep his own toilet articles and have adequate storage space for his personal effects;(6)Converse with others in private;(7)Receive prompt, adequate medical treatment for illness;(8)Participate in religious services, on a voluntary basis, in accordance with the person's needs, desires, and capabilities and also in accordance with their basic right to freedom of religion.Reasonable limitations may be placed on these rights on an individual basis if each limitation is essential in order to prevent the person from violating a law or to prevent substantial and serious physical or mental harm to himself or others. Each limitation shall be approved by the administrator or facility director and shall be documented in the person's record, stating the reasons for such limitations, and the length of time such limitation is imposed. Source: SDC 1939, §30.0124; SDCL, §27-7-42; SL 1975, ch 181, §§8, 18, 22, 27; SDCL Supp, §§27-4-22.1, 27-7-35.1, 27-7-54; SL 1989, ch 21, §93; SL 1991, ch 220, §175; SDCL, §§27A-12-2, 27A-12-7, 27A-12-9; SDCL Supp, §27A-12-18.
SD Codified L § 27A-12-3.2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 12 - Care, Treatment, And Rights Of Patients With Mental Illness|Section 27A-12-3.2 - Right to treatment through spiritual means.

27A-12-3.2. Right to treatment through spiritual means.Nothing in this title or in any rule adopted pursuant thereto may be construed to deny treatment by spiritual means through prayer for any person detained for evaluation or treatment, who desires such treatment, or to a minor if his parent or guardian desires such treatment, but not in conflict with subdivision 27A-12-3.1(7). Source: SL 1975, ch 181, §31; SDCL Supp, §27-7-35.2; SL 1990, ch 170, §6; SL 1991, ch 220, §177; SDCL Supp, §27A-12-22; SL 1993, ch 213, §125.
SD Codified L § 27A-12-3.3 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 12 - Care, Treatment, And Rights Of Patients With Mental Illness|Section 27A-12-3.3 - Right of access to protection of receiving assistance.

27A-12-3.3. Right of access to protection of receiving assistance.Notwithstanding §27A-12-3.1, a person has the right to access to, including opportunities and facilities for private communications with, any available rights protection service, or to a system designated to provide protection of receiving assistance to understand, exercise, and protect the rights described in this section and in other provisions of law. Source: SL 1991, ch 220, §178.
SD Codified L § 27A-12-3.4 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 12 - Care, Treatment, And Rights Of Patients With Mental Illness|Section 27A-12-3.4 - Labor for benefit of facility.

27A-12-3.4. Labor for benefit of facility.A person may perform labor which contributes to the operation and the maintenance of the facility for which the facility would otherwise employ someone only if the person voluntarily agrees to perform the labor and if the person is compensated appropriately and in accordance with all applicable state and federal labor laws. Source: SL 1975, ch 181, §23; SDCL Supp, §27-7-66; SL 1991, ch 220, §180; SDCL, §27A-12-23.
SD Codified L § 27A-12-3.5 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 12 - Care, Treatment, And Rights Of Patients With Mental Illness|Section 27A-12-3.5 - Discharge not conditioned on labor--Compensation exempt from facility charges.

27A-12-3.5. Discharge not conditioned on labor--Compensation exempt from facility charges.In no event may discharge be conditioned upon the completion of any labor performed under §27A-12-3.4, and one-half of any compensation paid to the person shall be exempt from collection for payment for services rendered by the facility. Source: SL 1975, ch 181, §23; SDCL Supp, §27-7-67; SL 1991, ch 220, §182; SDCL, §27A-12-24.
SD Codified L § 27A-12-3.6 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 12 - Care, Treatment, And Rights Of Patients With Mental Illness|Section 27A-12-3.6 - Comprehensive individualized treatment plan--Right to participate in planning--Purpose of plan--Periodic review.

27A-12-3.6. Comprehensive individualized treatment plan--Right to participate in planning--Purpose of plan--Periodic review.Each person has the right to the implementation of a comprehensive individualized treatment plan developed by appropriate qualified mental health professionals, including a psychiatrist. The treatment plan shall be consistent with current standards for facilities and programs and may not consist solely of chemical or drug therapy unless supported by sufficient psychiatric and medical opinion.A person has the right to ongoing participation, in a manner appropriate to such person's capabilities, in the planning of services to be provided such person, including the right to participate in the development and periodic review and revision of the plan and, in connection with such participation, the right to be provided with a reasonable explanation, in terms and language appropriate to such person's condition and ability to understand, of the following:(1)Such person's general mental condition and, if a physical examination has been provided, such person's general condition;(2)The objective of treatment;(3)The nature and significant possible adverse effects of recommended treatments;(4)The reasons why a particular treatment is considered appropriate;(5)The reasons why certain rights enumerated under §27A-12-3.1, may have been limited;(6)Any appropriate and available alternative treatments, services, and types of providers of mental health services; and(7)An aftercare plan to facilitate discharge.Treatment plans shall be designed to achieve discharge at the earliest appropriate time and to maximize each person's development and acquisition of perceptual skills, social skills, self-direction, emotional stability, effective use of time, basic knowledge, vocational occupational skills, and social and economic values relevant to the community in which the person lives.A qualified mental health professional who is a member of the person's treatment team shall periodically review, follow-up, and update all individualized treatment plans. Source: SL 1975, ch 181, §§6, 7; SDCL Supp, §§27-7-50, 27-7-51, 27-7-53; SL 1987, ch 198, §21; SL 1991, ch 220, §186; SDCL Supp, §27A-12-11; SDCL, §§27A-12-12, 27A-12-13; SL 2000, ch 129, §15.
SD Codified L § 27A-12-3.7 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 12 - Care, Treatment, And Rights Of Patients With Mental Illness|Section 27A-12-3.7 - Aftercare plan to facilitate discharge.

27A-12-3.7. Aftercare plan to facilitate discharge.An aftercare plan shall be developed cooperatively between the person, the legal guardian, if any, and if requested by the person or guardian, family members or others, the facility or program to which the person is committed or admitted, and the mental health center located in the regional district to which the person will be discharged. A copy of the plan shall be delivered to the person and the legal guardian, if any. The plan shall:(1)Specify the services required in the community to meet the person's needs for treatment, vocation, housing, nutrition, physical care, and safety;(2)Specify any income subsidies for which the person is eligible; and(3)Identify local and state agencies which can provide services and support to the person.Participation in the discharge plan shall be at the person's discretion and the person's refusal to participate may not be considered a basis for continued detention if the person is otherwise entitled to discharge. Source: SL 1991, ch 220, §187; SL 2000, ch 129, §16.
SD Codified L § 27A-12-3.8 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 12 - Care, Treatment, And Rights Of Patients With Mental Illness|Section 27A-12-3.8 - Examination and review of behavioral status after admission.

27A-12-3.8. Examination and review of behavioral status after admission.Each person shall have a physical and mental examination and review of behavioral status within forty-eight hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, after admission. Source: SL 1975, ch 181, §4; SDCL Supp, §27-7-49; SL 1991, ch 220, §189; SDCL, §27A-12-10.
SD Codified L § 27A-12-3.9 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 12 - Care, Treatment, And Rights Of Patients With Mental Illness|Section 27A-12-3.9 - Review of need for continued treatment--Release if implementation of treatment plan untimely.

27A-12-3.9. Review of need for continued treatment--Release if implementation of treatment plan untimely.No later than ten days after a person is committed, the administrator, facility director or, if the person is not committed to an inpatient psychiatric facility, the director of the program shall have the person and his records examined to determine whether the commitment should be continued, and whether a treatment plan complying with §27A-12-3.6 has been implemented. If a treatment plan has not been implemented within ten days, the person shall be released immediately unless he agrees to continue with treatment on a voluntary basis. Within thirty days after such review, and within every ninety days thereafter, the administrator or other such director shall have the person and his records examined to determine whether the commitment should be continued pursuant to §27A-14-2. Source: SL 1975, ch 181, §5; SDCL Supp, §27-7-52; SL 1991, ch 220, §191; SDCL, §27A-12-15.
SD Codified L § 27A-12-3.10 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 12 - Care, Treatment, And Rights Of Patients With Mental Illness|Section 27A-12-3.10 - Application for transfer from involuntary to voluntary status.

27A-12-3.10. Application for transfer from involuntary to voluntary status.Each person under an order of involuntary commitment has the right to apply for and give consent to transfer to voluntary status. Such transfer shall be forthwith granted unless the person is unable to understand the nature of voluntary status or the transfer would not be in the best interest of the person, in which case such findings shall be entered in the person's medical record and shall be reviewed every sixty days. If transfer to voluntary status occurs, notice shall be given to the board of mental illness which initiated the commitment. Source: SL 1991, ch 220, §192.