South Dakota § 27A-15-27 Predischarge plan of aftercare.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 27A-15-27 — Predischarge plan of aftercare.

South Dakota § 27A-15-27

Title 27AMENTALLY ILL PERSONS

Ch. 27A-14TREATMENT OF MINORS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 27A-15-27 (2026).

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A predischarge plan of aftercare for a minor admitted to inpatient treatment under this chapter, by a parent, guardian, or other legal custodian shall be formulated in cooperation with the minor and the minor's family. The plan shall be explained to the minor and the parent, guardian, or other legal custodian who consented to admission, who shall be given a copy thereof. The plan shall:

(1)Specify the services required in the community to meet the minor's needs for treatment, education, housing, nutrition, physical care, and safety;

(2)Specify any income subsidies for which the minor is eligible; and (3) Identify local and state agencies which can provide service and support to the minor. The lack of such a plan is not sufficient reason for the continued inpatient treatment of a

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A predischarge plan of aftercare for a minor admitted to inpatient treatment under this chapter, by a parent, guardian, or other legal custodian shall be formulated in cooperation with the minor and the minor's family. The plan shall be explained to the minor and the parent, guardian, or other legal custodian who consented to admission, who shall be given a copy thereof. The plan shall: (1) Specify the services required in the community to meet the minor's needs for treatment, education, housing, nutrition, physical care, and safety; (2) Specify any income subsidies for which the minor is eligible; and (3) Identify local and state agencies which can provide service and support to the minor. The lack of such a plan is not sufficient reason for the continued inpatient treatment of a minor if discharge is otherwise appropriate or required under this title.