Immediately after the minor is taken into custody, he shall be notified both orally and in writing of his rights as set forth in §§ 27A-10-5, 27A-10-6, and 27A-10-8 and of his right to immediately contact his parent, guardian, legal custodian, or other persons of his choosing. The minor shall be evaluated as provided in § 27A-10-6.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 27A-15-33

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.

Source: SL 1991, ch 220, § 323.