South Dakota Codified Laws 21-65-6. Guardian ad litem
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Pursuant to § 15-6-17(c), the court may on its own motion or on the motion of a party appoint a guardian ad litem for a vulnerable adult if justice requires. The vulnerable adult’s attorney may not also serve as the guardian ad litem.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-65-6
- 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 2016, ch 120, § 8.