South Dakota § 27B-7-41 Counsel to represent subject--Procedural rights.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 27B-7-41 — Counsel to represent subject--Procedural rights.

South Dakota § 27B-7-41

Title 27BDEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS

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

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S.D. Codified Laws § 27B-7-41 (2026).

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The person alleged to meet the criteria for board - ordered commitment shall be represented by counsel. Such representation is not subject to waiver, and the person is entitled:

(1)To be present at the hearing;

(2)To obtain a continuance in order to adequately prepare a case;

(3)To present documents and witnesses;

(4)To cross - examine witnesses; and (5) To require testimony in person from the psychiatrist or psychologist who performed the evaluation required in 27B-7-28 .

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The person alleged to meet the criteria for board - ordered commitment shall be represented by counsel. Such representation is not subject to waiver, and the person is entitled: (1) To be present at the hearing; (2) To obtain a continuance in order to adequately prepare a case; (3) To present documents and witnesses; (4) To cross - examine witnesses; and (5) To require testimony in person from the psychiatrist or psychologist who performed the evaluation required in 27B-7-28 .