South Dakota Statutes
§ 34-20A-86 — Right to examination by physician and counselor of choice--Employment by court when necessary.
South Dakota § 34-20A-86
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-86 (2026).
Text
The person whose commitment or recommitment is sought shall be informed of the person's right to be examined by a licensed physician and an addiction counselor of the person's choice. If the person is unable to obtain a licensed physician or an addiction counselor and requests examination by a physician or an addiction counselor, the court shall employ a licensed physician or an addiction counselor.
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Legislative History
SL 1974, ch 240, § 12 (j); SL 1985, ch 277, § 34; SL 2016, ch 15, § 22.
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Repealed§ 34-1-2
, 34-1-2.1Cite This Page — Counsel Stack
Bluebook (online)
South Dakota § 34-20A-86, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sd/34-20A-86.