South Dakota § 22-22-26.3 Forensic medical examination--Minors age sixteen or older--Consent--Notification.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 22-22-26.3 — Forensic medical examination--Minors age sixteen or older--Consent--Notification.

South Dakota § 22-22-26.3

Title 22CRIMES

Ch. 22-20SEX OFFENSES

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S.D. Codified Laws § 22-22-26.3 (2026).

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A minor age sixteen or older may consent to a forensic medical examination, as defined under § 22-22-26.5 . The minor's consent is not subject to disaffirmance because of minority, and consent of a parent or guardian is not required under this section. The physician, hospital, or clinic shall take reasonable steps to notify a minor's parent or guardian that an examination has taken place, unless the parent or guardian is the suspected perpetrator.

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A minor age sixteen or older may consent to a forensic medical examination, as defined under § 22-22-26.5 . The minor's consent is not subject to disaffirmance because of minority, and consent of a parent or guardian is not required under this section. The physician, hospital, or clinic shall take reasonable steps to notify a minor's parent or guardian that an examination has taken place, unless the parent or guardian is the suspected perpetrator.