South Dakota § 27B-7-37 Order for involuntary commitment of person posing immediate danger to self or others--Protective custody.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 27B-7-37 — Order for involuntary commitment of person posing immediate danger to self or others--Protective custody.

South Dakota § 27B-7-37

Title 27BDEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS

Ch. 27B-7COMMITMENT AND BOARD-ORDERED CARE OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED

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S.D. Codified Laws § 27B-7-37 (2026).

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A county review board may order the involuntary commitment of a person if the review board finds by clear and convincing evidence supported by written findings of fact and conclusions of law that the person has a developmental disability, and that due to the development disability the person poses an immediate danger of physical injury to self or others making it necessary or advisable to receive appropriate supports and services. If the person is found to meet the criteria for involuntary commitment, the county review board may order the person to be placed under the control and care of the Department of Human Services for placement in appropriate programs. If the person refuses to comply with this order, the board may direct a law enforcement officer to take the person into protective cu

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A county review board may order the involuntary commitment of a person if the review board finds by clear and convincing evidence supported by written findings of fact and conclusions of law that the person has a developmental disability, and that due to the development disability the person poses an immediate danger of physical injury to self or others making it necessary or advisable to receive appropriate supports and services. If the person is found to meet the criteria for involuntary commitment, the county review board may order the person to be placed under the control and care of the Department of Human Services for placement in appropriate programs. If the person refuses to comply with this order, the board may direct a law enforcement officer to take the person into protective custody.