South Dakota § 27A-8-16 Person requesting voluntary status to be admitted only as voluntary--Referrals for those denied admission.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 27A-8-16 — Person requesting voluntary status to be admitted only as voluntary--Referrals for those denied admission.

South Dakota § 27A-8-16

Title 27AMENTALLY ILL PERSONS

Ch. 27A-6VOLUNTARY HOSPITALIZATION OF PATIENTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 27A-8-16 (2026).

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A person requesting voluntary admission to an inpatient psychiatric facility, who is clinically suitable for voluntary inpatient treatment, shall be admitted only on such voluntary status. The facility director or administrator shall give to an individual who is denied admission to the facility a referral to other facilities or programs that may be able to provide the treatment needed by the individual.

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A person requesting voluntary admission to an inpatient psychiatric facility, who is clinically suitable for voluntary inpatient treatment, shall be admitted only on such voluntary status. The facility director or administrator shall give to an individual who is denied admission to the facility a referral to other facilities or programs that may be able to provide the treatment needed by the individual.