South Dakota § 22-46-5 Investigation of report of abuse, neglect or exploitation.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 22-46-5 — Investigation of report of abuse, neglect or exploitation.

South Dakota § 22-46-5

Title 22CRIMES

Ch. 22-46ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR EXPLOITATION OF ELDERS OR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES

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S.D. Codified Laws § 22-46-5 (2026).

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The person or agency that receives, pursuant to § 22-46-7 , a report of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elder or adult with a disability shall also forward the report to the Office of the Attorney General, if the person or agency determines that reasonable suspicion exists to support further investigation. In investigating a violation of this chapter, law enforcement agencies shall cooperate with and assist the Department of Human Services. Upon receiving a report made pursuant to this chapter, the law enforcement agency shall evaluate whether a criminal investigation is appropriate.

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The person or agency that receives, pursuant to § 22-46-7 , a report of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elder or adult with a disability shall also forward the report to the Office of the Attorney General, if the person or agency determines that reasonable suspicion exists to support further investigation. In investigating a violation of this chapter, law enforcement agencies shall cooperate with and assist the Department of Human Services. Upon receiving a report made pursuant to this chapter, the law enforcement agency shall evaluate whether a criminal investigation is appropriate.