South Dakota Statutes
§ 22-46-5 — Investigation of report of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
South Dakota·Title 22 CRIMES·Ch. 22-46 ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR EXPLOITATION OF ELDERS OR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
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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Legislative History
SL 1990, ch 171, § 4; SL 2016, ch 120, § 24; SL 2017, ch 230 (Ex. Ord.
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