South Dakota Statutes
§ 34-20A-74 — Presence in court of person or guardian ad litem--Examination by court.
South Dakota § 34-20A-74
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 34PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
Ch. 34-20TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE
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Bluebook
S.D. Codified Laws § 34-20A-74 (2026).
Text
The person shall be present unless the court believes that his presence is likely to be injurious to him; in this event the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem to represent him throughout the proceeding. The court shall examine the person in open court, or if advisable, shall examine the person out of court.
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Legislative History
SL 1974, ch 240, § 12 (c).
Nearby Sections
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§ 34-1-1
§ 34-1-1§ 34-1-1.1
Department reorganized and continued.§ 34-1-15
§ 34-1-15§ 34-1-19
Repealed§ 34-1-2
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Bluebook (online)
South Dakota § 34-20A-74, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sd/34-20A-74.