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SD Codified L § 27A-4-11 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 04 - South Dakota Human Services Center|Section 27A-4-11 - Receipt of patient from State Veterans' Home--Expenses paid by state.

27A-4-11. Receipt of patient from State Veterans' Home--Expenses paid by state.If any resident of the State Veterans' Home is admitted to the South Dakota Human Services Center, all expenses for the care, board, keeping, and transportation for such person shall be a charge upon the state, provided such resident is without sufficient means to pay all or part of such expenses. Source: SDC 1939, §30.0117; SL 1953, ch 179; SL 1965, ch 147; SDCL, §27-4-14; SL 1991, ch 220, §15.
SD Codified L § 27A-4-12 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 04 - South Dakota Human Services Center|Section 27A-4-12 - Contract for care of person in United States custody.

27A-4-12. Contract for care of person in United States custody.The center may enter into written contracts with the United States for the treatment and care of persons in the custody of the United States subject to the provisions of this title. Source: SL 1945, ch 129; SDC Supp 1960, §30.0117-1; SDCL, §27-4-15; SL 1989, ch 21, §72; SL 1991, ch 220, §16.
SD Codified L § 27A-4-14 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 04 - South Dakota Human Services Center|Section 27A-4-14 - Transfer of patients to other facilities, programs, or agencies.

27A-4-14. Transfer of patients to other facilities, programs, or agencies.Any person committed to the South Dakota Human Services Center may be transferred to the care of a veterans' hospital, a mental health center, or a community-based mental health program operated by the state if, in the judgment of the administrator of the Human Services Center, the person would benefit from treatment received at the facility. The transfer of the person and the commitment may only be made by mutual consent of each facility, program, or agency. The administrator of the Human Services Center shall furnish all appropriate information concerning the patient, with or without consent, to the receiving facility, program, or agency. All charges for treatment at the facility, program, or agency shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this title. Source: SL 1974, ch 183, §12; SL 1975, ch 181, §56; SDCL Supp, §27-4-11.1; SL 1987, ch 198, §3; SL 1991, ch 220, §18; SL 1995, ch 156; SL 2012, ch 149, §8.
SD Codified L § 27A-4-15 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 04 - South Dakota Human Services Center|Section 27A-4-15 - Transportation of nonresident patient to home state--Payment of expense.

27A-4-15. Transportation of nonresident patient to home state--Payment of expense.If it appears to the satisfaction of the administrator of the South Dakota Human Services Center and to the secretary of social services that a person has been received at such institution who is not a resident of this state, but who is a resident of some other state or territory of the United States, the administrator of such hospital shall so certify, and shall provide for the transportation of such person to the state of his residence, and particularly to a similar institution of such state, and shall also provide an attendant to take such patient to the state of his residence and to such institution therein. The expense of transporting and caring for such person en route, together with the expense of such attendant, shall be paid out of the general funds of the state. Source: SDC 1939, §30.0121; SDCL §27-4-16; SL 1975, ch 181, §57; SL 1989, ch 21, §74; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §71, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
SD Codified L § 27A-4-16 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 04 - South Dakota Human Services Center|Section 27A-4-16 - Search for patient on unauthorized leave--Notice--Return of patient to center.

27A-4-16. Search for patient on unauthorized leave--Notice--Return of patient to center.If any patient committed by a county board of mental illness or voluntary patient deemed dangerous to self or others shall take unauthorized leave from the center, the administrator shall immediately start a search for the patient, and if the patient cannot be found, he shall notify the sheriff of the county where the patient resides and the sheriff's office in the county wherein the facility is located. If the patient is found, a local law enforcement officer from the county where apprehended shall return him to the South Dakota Human Services Center. Source: SDC 1939, §30.0221; SDCL, §27-4-27; SL 1975, ch 181, §60; SL 1987, ch 198, §4; SL 1991, ch 220, §19.
SD Codified L § 27A-4-17 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 04 - South Dakota Human Services Center|Section 27A-4-17 - Disposition of funds left by deceased patients--Credit to special fund--Notice of unclaimed funds.

27A-4-17. Disposition of funds left by deceased patients--Credit to special fund--Notice of unclaimed funds.If a patient of the center dies, leaving funds at the center, the administrator of the center shall turn the funds over to the department for the sole use and benefit of the center. The funds shall be subject to refund within one year to any creditor, dependent, or heir, who establishes a right to the funds or any portion thereof. All the funds shall be credited to a fund designated as the unclaimed funds account. The center shall give, within thirty days of the death, notice of the unclaimed funds to all individuals listed as relatives in the center's records and any and all known creditors including the Department of Social Services. Source: SL 1961, ch 157, §1; SDCL, §27-4-28; SL 1975, ch 181, §61; SL 1989, ch 21, §75; SL 1991, ch 220, §20; SL 1996, ch 181, §2.
SD Codified L § 27A-4-17.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 04 - South Dakota Human Services Center|Section 27A-4-17.1 - Use of unclaimed funds--Satisfaction of indebtedness.

27A-4-17.1. Use of unclaimed funds--Satisfaction of indebtedness.If a patient dies at the center and leaves funds, any indebtedness incurred by the patient for care at the center shall take precedence over any other claims. Funds may be disbursed by the center to satisfy the indebtedness and shall be disbursed in the following order:(1)Any indebtedness incurred by the center prior to the patient's death for the benefit of the patient shall be paid by the center from the deceased patient's funds on deposit;(2)Any indebtedness incurred by the patient during the patient's stay at the center shall be paid out of these funds;(3)After the liabilities have been satisfied, any funds remaining shall be paid to the family if a valid estate has been established; and(4)If a valid estate has not been established, the funds shall be applied to any outstanding funeral bills upon receiving a valid itemization from the funeral home.Any liabilities paid pursuant to subdivision (1), (2), or (4) of this section shall be paid on a prorata basis if sufficient funds are not available to pay the entire amount within that subdivision. Source: SL 1996, ch 181, §4.
SD Codified L § 27A-4-17.2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 04 - South Dakota Human Services Center|Section 27A-4-17.2 - Disbursement of unclaimed funds after satisfaction of indebtedness.

27A-4-17.2. Disbursement of unclaimed funds after satisfaction of indebtedness.If any funds remain after the disbursement allowed in §27A-4-17.1, funds shall be disbursed in the following order:(1)If the patient has been receiving veterans administration funds the center shall notify the veterans administration as to the balance and upon receipt of proper claim shall disburse the funds to the veterans administration;(2)If the patient has been a medicaid recipient, the administrator shall notify the Department of Social Services of the balance and the date of the death, on forms provided by the Department of Social Services. Upon receiving a valid claim, the funds shall be disbursed to the Department of Social Services with the center not responsible for any further claims;(3)If any funds remain, in the sum of three hundred dollars or more, the administrator shall hold it for the benefit of the county legally obligated for the care of the patient for the purpose of satisfying any lien of the county against the patient;(4)If the county waives or fails to commence proceedings on its lien within six months from the date of the death, the funds shall be made available to other creditors on a prorata basis; and(5)If none of the above apply, or if no proceeding of probate or administration of the estate is commenced within six months from the time of giving the notice as required in §27A-4-17, or if there are no heirs to the estate, the amount on deposit at the center, notwithstanding chapter 21-36, shall escheat to the center's patient benefit fund. Source: SL 1996, ch 181, §5.
SD Codified L § 27A-4-17.3 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 04 - South Dakota Human Services Center|Section 27A-4-17.3 - Disposition of personal property left by deceased or discharged patients.

27A-4-17.3. Disposition of personal property left by deceased or discharged patients.If a patient at the center dies leaving personal property at the center, all property shall be released to the next of kin listed on the records at the center. If the person is discharged, notification shall be made to interested parties that the property must be claimed and removed within six months. If notification cannot be made and no one claims the property within six months, the property shall escheat to the center for the sole use of the center. Source: SL 1996, ch 181, §6.
SD Codified L § 27A-4-17.4 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 04 - South Dakota Human Services Center|Section 27A-4-17.4 - Disposition of funds left by discharged patient.

27A-4-17.4. Disposition of funds left by discharged patient.If a patient at the center is discharged and leaves funds at the center, the funds shall be turned over to the administrator and deposited in the unclaimed funds account. Notice of the unclaimed funds shall be provided to the patient by first class mail, at the last known address of the patient. The funds shall be mailed to the patient by check if requested. If the funds are not claimed within one year from the date of deposit to the unclaimed funds account, the funds shall escheat to the center's patient benefit fund. Source: SL 1996, ch 181, §7.
SD Codified L § 27A-4-20 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 04 - South Dakota Human Services Center|Section 27A-4-20 - Capacity limits for treatment areas.

27A-4-20. Capacity limits for treatment areas.The secretary shall, in conjunction with the administrator, establish capacity limits for the treatment areas required by §27A-4-8 at the center. The limits may not be exceeded unless an emergency situation is declared by the secretary and the administrator. Capacity limitations shall be established using such criteria as number of patients, and staffing levels. If capacity limits are reached, no additional admissions may be accepted until census numbers decrease. If capacity limits are reached, the department shall contract for appropriate services for those qualified for admission. This contract obligation does not apply to programs established at the discretion of the department or pursuant to §27A-4-9 or §34-20B-105. Source: SL 1991, ch 220, §22; SL 1996, ch 182.
SD Codified L § 27A-4-21 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 04 - South Dakota Human Services Center|Section 27A-4-21 - Crime of assisting in escape of involuntarily committed person--Penalties.

27A-4-21. Crime of assisting in escape of involuntarily committed person--Penalties.Any state employee or any employee of an agency under contract to the State of South Dakota who knowingly and intentionally allows or assists in the escape or release of an involuntarily committed person from the Human Services Center, through acts or omission, is guilty of a Class 6 felony. Any other person who knowingly and intentionally allows or assists in the escape or release of an involuntarily committed person from the Human Services Center, through acts or omission, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.The term, escape, or, release, as used in this section includes departure without lawful authority or failure to return to custody following a temporary leave granted for a specific purpose or limited period. Source: SL 2001, ch 148, §1.
SD Codified L § 27A-4-22 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 04 - South Dakota Human Services Center|Section 27A-4-22 - Criminal background investigation of new employees--Temporary employment--Fees.

27A-4-22. Criminal background investigation of new employees--Temporary employment--Fees.Each person hired as an employee whose primary duty includes patient care or supervision at the Human Services Center shall submit to a criminal background investigation, by means of fingerprint checks by the Division of Criminal Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Human Services Center shall submit completed fingerprint cards to the Division of Criminal Investigation before the prospective new employee enters into service. If no disqualifying record is identified at the state level, the fingerprints shall be forwarded by the Division of Criminal Investigation to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history record check. Any person whose employment is subject to the requirements of this section may enter into service on a temporary basis pending receipt of results of the criminal background investigation. The Human Services Center may, without liability, withdraw its offer of employment or terminate the temporary employment without notice if the report reveals a disqualifying record. Any person whose employment is subject to the requirements of this section shall pay any fees charged for the criminal record check. Source: SL 2012, ch 29, §1.
SD Codified L § 27A-5-1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 05 - Local Mental Health Centers And Community Support Providers|Section 27A-5-1 - Determination of standards for locally operated centers.

27A-5-1. Determination of standards for locally operated centers.The Department of Social Services shall determine and establish reasonable standards and requirements for the locally operated nonprofit mental health centers operated within the State of South Dakota to qualify for assistance from the State of South Dakota. The secretary of social services may adopt reasonable rules in regard to the following standards and requirements:(1)Staff requirements;(2)Administration, audit requirements, and record keeping;(3)Services provided;(4)Patient rights; and(5)Such other standards as are necessary for the safety and health of clients and patients. Source: SL 1966, ch 186, §7 (2); SDCL §27-5-2; SL 1975, ch 181, §63; SL 1981, ch 199, §13; SL 1989, ch 21, §77; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §163, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
SD Codified L § 27A-5-7 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 05 - Local Mental Health Centers And Community Support Providers|Section 27A-5-7 - Department of Social Services to designate county service centers.

27A-5-7. Department of Social Services to designate county service centers.The Department of Social Services shall designate a mental health center as the service center for each county. Source: SL 1974, ch 183, §3; SL 1975, ch 181, §69; SDCL Supp, §27-5-9; SL 1989, ch 21, §83; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §163, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
SD Codified L § 27A-5-9 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 05 - Local Mental Health Centers And Community Support Providers|Section 27A-5-9 - County and municipal contributions to mental health centers, clinics, and community support providers.

27A-5-9. County and municipal contributions to mental health centers, clinics, and community support providers.The boards of county commissioners and the municipal governing bodies may contribute sums of money annually from their general fund to any mental health center, clinic, or community support provider approved by the Department of Social Services, or to each of such facilities, without regard to whether they are within or outside of their respective jurisdictions. Source: SL 1957, ch 152, §§1, 2; SDC Supp 1960, §12.0617-12; SL 1961, ch 31, §2; SL 1963, ch 38; SDCL §27-5-8; SL 1971, ch 168; SL 1985, ch 77, §15; SL 1989, ch 21, §85; SL 2009, ch 138, §6; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §163, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
SD Codified L § 27A-5-10 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 05 - Local Mental Health Centers And Community Support Providers|Section 27A-5-10 - No charge against counties contributing to support of center--Reduced rate.

27A-5-10. No charge against counties contributing to support of center--Reduced rate.If a county makes a contribution of at least one dollar per capita to the support of a mental health center in accordance with §27A-5-9, no charge may be levied against the county for persons provided treatment by such mental health center until the cumulative total of such charges reaches seventy-five percent of the total county contribution. Thereafter, such county shall be charged at a rate of seventy-five percent of the rate at which it would normally be charged in accordance with the fee schedule prescribed by the Department of Social Services. Source: SL 1974, ch 183, §5; SL 1975, ch 181, §71; SDCL Supp, §27-5-11; SL 1989, ch 21, §86; SL 1991, ch 220, §29; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §163, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
SD Codified L § 27A-5-15 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 05 - Local Mental Health Centers And Community Support Providers|Section 27A-5-15 - Discharge procedures.

27A-5-15. Discharge procedures.The procedures for discharge from commitment provided in this title apply to any person committed to the care of a mental health center. Source: SL 1974, ch 183, §14; SL 1975, ch 181, §72; SDCL Supp, §27-5-17; SL 1991, ch 220, §34.
SD Codified L § 27A-5-16 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 05 - Local Mental Health Centers And Community Support Providers|Section 27A-5-16 - Charges for inpatient treatment.

27A-5-16. Charges for inpatient treatment.When inpatient services are provided by a local mental health center to an individual pursuant to this title, charges for such treatment may be assessed to the individual, to any third party resource available, to a legally responsible person, to the county of residence according to chapter 28-13 if the individual is indigent or to the department through contract with the mental health center. Source: SL 1991, ch 220, §35.
SD Codified L § 27A-5-17 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 05 - Local Mental Health Centers And Community Support Providers|Section 27A-5-17 - Charges for detention or temporary housing services to individuals awaiting hearing assessed to county of residence.

27A-5-17. Charges for detention or temporary housing services to individuals awaiting hearing assessed to county of residence.When detention or temporary housing services are provided by a local mental health center to individuals awaiting a commitment hearing, charges for such services may be assessed to the county of residence of the individual provided, however, the provisions of chapter 28-14 shall not apply. Costs shall be based on a schedule of usual, ordinary, and reasonable charges for such services as approved by the department or by agreement with the county. Source: SL 1991, ch 220, §36.
SD Codified L § 27A-5-18 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 05 - Local Mental Health Centers And Community Support Providers|Section 27A-5-18 - Charges for other services by local centers--Schedule of fees.

27A-5-18. Charges for other services by local centers--Schedule of fees.When other services are provided by a local mental health center to individuals pursuant to this title, charges for such services may be assessed to the individual, to any third-party payment resource available, to the county of residence if indigent, provided, however, the provisions of chapter 28-14 do not apply, or to the department through contract with the center. The schedule of fees for services provided shall be the same as those assessed to the general public or according to agreements made with the county. Source: SL 1991, ch 220, §37.
SD Codified L § 27A-6-2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 06 - Interstate Cooperation In Mental Health Services|Section 27A-6-2 - Compact administrator--Cooperation with other public agencies in state.

27A-6-2. Compact administrator--Cooperation with other public agencies in state.The secretary of human services or his designee shall be the compact administrator. The compact administrator shall cooperate with all departments, agencies, and officers of this state and its subdivisions in facilitating the proper administration of the compact or of any supplementary agreement entered into by this state. Source: SL 1959, ch 302, §2; SDC Supp 1960, §55.5802; SDCL, §27-19-2; SL 1981, ch 199, §14; SL 1989, ch 21, §87.
SD Codified L § 27A-6-3 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 06 - Interstate Cooperation In Mental Health Services|Section 27A-6-3 - Supplementary agreements authorized--Concurrence required when service required from state agencies.

27A-6-3. Supplementary agreements authorized--Concurrence required when service required from state agencies.The secretary of human services may enter into supplementary agreements with appropriate officials of other states pursuant to Articles VII and XI of the compact. If such supplementary agreements shall require or contemplate the use of any institution or facility of this state or require or contemplate the provision of any service by this state, no such agreement may have force or effect until approved by the head of the department or agency under whose jurisdiction said institution or facility is operated or whose department or agency will be charged with the rendering of such service. Source: SL 1959, ch 302, §3; SDC Supp 1960, §55.5803; SDCL, §27-19-3; SL 1989, ch 21, §88.
SD Codified L § 27A-6-4 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 06 - Interstate Cooperation In Mental Health Services|Section 27A-6-4 - Arrangement for discharge of financial obligations under compact and supplementary agreements.

27A-6-4. Arrangement for discharge of financial obligations under compact and supplementary agreements.The compact administrator, subject to the approval of the state treasurer, may make or arrange for any payments necessary to discharge any financial obligations imposed upon this state by the compact or by any supplementary agreement entered into thereunder. Source: SL 1959, ch 302, §4; SDC Supp 1960, §55.5804; SDCL, §27-19-4.
SD Codified L § 27A-6-5 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons|Chapter 06 - Interstate Cooperation In Mental Health Services|Section 27A-6-5 - Consultation with family and county board before transfer of patient to another state.

27A-6-5. Consultation with family and county board before transfer of patient to another state.The compact administrator is hereby directed to consult with the immediate family of any proposed transferee and, in the case of a proposed transferee from an institution of this state to an institution in another party state, to take no final action without approval of the county board of mental illness. Source: SL 1959, ch 302, §5; SDC Supp 1960, §55.5805; SDCL, §27-19-5.