South Dakota § 27A-12-3.1 Rights enumerated--Limitations on rights.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 27A-12-3.1 — Rights enumerated--Limitations on rights.

South Dakota § 27A-12-3.1

Title 27AMENTALLY ILL PERSONS

Ch. 27A-12CARE, TREATMENT, AND RIGHTS OF PATIENTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 27A-12-3.1 (2026).

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Any person, if otherwise qualified, has the right to:

(1)Refuse to be photographed or fingerprinted;

(2)Remain silent and fully clothed;

(3)Be allowed access to toilet facilities upon request, to have limited access to his own money unless a conservator has been appointed, and keep as much money in his personal possession as he deems necessary, to purchase his personal articles such as variety store items, and at least two hours of exercise each day;

(4)Receive any visitors during regular visiting hours, to communicate with individuals outside the facility, to send and receive uncensored and unopened mail and be given adequate writing paper, pencils, envelopes, and stamps, and to have access to a telephone. Local calls shall be allowed without charge and the person shall be

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Any person, if otherwise qualified, has the right to: (1) Refuse to be photographed or fingerprinted; (2) Remain silent and fully clothed; (3) Be allowed access to toilet facilities upon request, to have limited access to his own money unless a conservator has been appointed, and keep as much money in his personal possession as he deems necessary, to purchase his personal articles such as variety store items, and at least two hours of exercise each day; (4) Receive any visitors during regular visiting hours, to communicate with individuals outside the facility, to send and receive uncensored and unopened mail and be given adequate writing paper, pencils, envelopes, and stamps, and to have access to a telephone. Local calls shall be allowed without charge and the person shall be allowed long distance calls if he is able to pay for them or can charge them to another number; (5) Wear his own clothes and keep his own toilet articles and have adequate storage space for his personal effects; (6) Converse with others in private; (7) Receive prompt, adequate medical treatment for illness; (8) Participate in religious services, on a voluntary basis, in accordance with the person's needs, desires, and capabilities and also in accordance with their basic right to freedom of religion. Reasonable limitations may be placed on these rights on an individual basis if each limitation is essential in order to prevent the person from violating a law or to prevent substantial and serious physical or mental harm to himself or others. Each limitation shall be approved by the administrator or facility director and shall be documented in the person's record, stating the reasons for such limitations, and the length of time such limitation is imposed.

Legislative History

SDC 1939, § 30.0124; SDCL, § 27-7-42; SL 1975, ch 181, §§ 8, 18, 22, 27; SDCL Supp, §§ 27-4-22.1, 27-7-35.1, 27-7-54; SL 1989, ch 21, § 93; SL 1991, ch 220, § 175; SDCL, §§