South Dakota Statutes
§ 27A-12-3.17 — Compensation of appointed attorney by county of residence.
South Dakota § 27A-12-3.17
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 27AMENTALLY ILL PERSONS
Ch. 27A-12CARE, TREATMENT, AND RIGHTS OF PATIENTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS
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Bluebook
S.D. Codified Laws § 27A-12-3.17 (2026).
Text
The attorney appointed by a court or board to represent the interests of the person shall be paid by the person's county of residence. The attorney shall be compensated for the attorney's reasonable services and for necessary expenses incurred incident to the proceedings at the rate fixed by the circuit court and in an amount approved by the court or the board.
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Legislative History
SL 1989, ch 237, § 5; SL 1991, ch 220, § 211; SDCL Supp, §
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South Dakota § 27A-12-3.17, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sd/27A-12-3.17.