South Dakota § 34-20A-69 Emergency detainment--Maximum period--Limited extension if involuntary commitment petition filed.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 34-20A-69 — Emergency detainment--Maximum period--Limited extension if involuntary commitment petition filed.

South Dakota § 34-20A-69

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-69 (2026).

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No person detained under § 34-20A-63 may be detained in any treatment facility for more than five days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, except as follows. If a petition for involuntary commitment under § 34-20A-70 has been filed within the five days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, the administrator or authorized designee may detain the person until the petition has been heard and determined, but no longer than ten days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, after the date the petition was filed.

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No person detained under § 34-20A-63 may be detained in any treatment facility for more than five days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, except as follows. If a petition for involuntary commitment under § 34-20A-70 has been filed within the five days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, the administrator or authorized designee may detain the person until the petition has been heard and determined, but no longer than ten days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, after the date the petition was filed.