South Dakota § 34-20A-63 Emergency detainment--Grounds.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 34-20A-63 — Emergency detainment--Grounds.

South Dakota § 34-20A-63

Title 34PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

Ch. 34-20TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE

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S.D. Codified Laws § 34-20A-63 (2026).

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An intoxicated person, or a person receiving treatment for withdrawal management, may be detained in an approved treatment facility for emergency treatment if the person:

(1)Has threatened, attempted, or inflicted physical harm on oneself or on another or is likely to inflict physical harm on another unless detained;

(2)Is incapacitated by the effects of alcohol or drugs; or (3) Is pregnant and abusing alcohol or drugs. A refusal to undergo treatment does not constitute evidence of lack of judgment as to the need for treatment.

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An intoxicated person, or a person receiving treatment for withdrawal management, may be detained in an approved treatment facility for emergency treatment if the person: (1) Has threatened, attempted, or inflicted physical harm on oneself or on another or is likely to inflict physical harm on another unless detained; (2) Is incapacitated by the effects of alcohol or drugs; or (3) Is pregnant and abusing alcohol or drugs. A refusal to undergo treatment does not constitute evidence of lack of judgment as to the need for treatment.