The secretary of corrections, as guardian of all juveniles committed to the department, may appoint the person in charge of the public or private facility or program, in which the juvenile is placed, as custodian of the person of the child.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 26-11A-11

  • 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.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 1996, ch 172, § 61.