South Dakota Statutes

§ 23A-46-10 — Commitment--Finding.

South Dakota·Title 23A CRIMINAL PROCEDURE·Ch. 23A-46 MENTAL EXAMINATIONS AND HEARINGS
If, after the hearing, the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the person is presently suffering from a mental disease or defect as a result of which his release would create a substantial risk of bodily injury to another person or serious damage to property of another, the court shall commit the person to the Human Services Center for treatment until the person's mental condition is such that his release or conditional release under a prescribed regimen of medical, psychiatric, psychological care or treatment would not create a substantial risk of bodily injury to another person or serious damage to property of another.

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Related

Bohlmann v. Lindquist
1997 SD 42 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1997)
7 case citations

Legislative History

SL 1985, ch 192, § 26.

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