A minor age sixteen or older may consent to a forensic medical examination, as defined under § 22-22-26. The consent is not subject to disaffirmance because of minority, and consent of a parent or guardian is not required under this section . The physician, hospital, or clinic shall take reasonable steps to notify a minor’s parent or guardian that an examination has taken place, unless the parent or guardian is the suspected perpetrator.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 22-22-26.3

  • 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 2020, ch 85, § 1.

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