South Dakota Statutes
§ 27B-7-41 — Counsel to represent subject--Procedural rights.
South Dakota·Title 27B DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS·Ch. 27B-7 COMMITMENT AND BOARD-ORDERED CARE OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
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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Legislative History
SL 2000, ch 131, § 73.
Nearby Sections
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§ 27B-1-14
Purpose.§ 27B-1-15
Administrative functions of department.§ 27B-1-16
Use of other boards or councils.§ 27B-1-17
Definitions.§ 27B-1-18
Developmental disability defined.§ 27B-1-18.1
Intellectual disability defined.§ 27B-10-10
Review hearing--Rights.§ 27B-10-12
Assisting in escape--Violation.§ 27B-10-13
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