South Dakota Statutes
§ 27A-4-21 — Crime of assisting in escape of involuntarily committed person--Penalties.
Any state employee or any employee of an agency under contract to the State of South Dakota who knowingly and intentionally allows or assists in the escape or release of an involuntarily committed person from the Human Services Center, through acts or omission, is guilty of a Class 6 felony. Any other person who knowingly and intentionally allows or assists in the escape or release of an involuntarily committed person from the Human Services Center, through acts or omission, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. The term, escape, or, release, as used in this section includes departure without lawful authority or failure to return to custody following a temporary leave granted for a specific purpose or limited period.
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Legislative History
SL 2001, ch 148, § 1.
Nearby Sections
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§ 27A-1-1
Definitions.§ 27A-1-10
Mental health setting.§ 27A-1-11
Repealed by SL 2012, ch 149, § 7.§ 27A-1-12
Definitions.§ 27A-1-15
Content of contract for treatment.§ 27A-1-18
Designation of caregiver to receive information regarding resident of treatment facilities.§ 27A-1-2
Involuntary commitment.§ 27A-1-7
Training required by department.