South Dakota Statutes

§ 24-11-54 — Immunity from liability for involuntary treatment.

South Dakota § 24-11-54
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 24CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PAROLE
Ch. 24-10JAILS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 24-11-54 (2026).

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No person who serves on the hearing panel, who is the attending physician or who orders or participates in the involuntary treatment with psychotropic medication of a prisoner may be held civilly or criminally liable for the treatment pursuant to this chapter if the person performs these duties in good faith and in a reasonable manner according to generally accepted medical or other professional practices.

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Legislative History

SL 2013, ch 115, § 6.

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