South Dakota Codified Laws 26-8A-6. Report of abuse or neglect by hospital personnel–Failure as misdemeanor–Written policy required
Any person who has contact with a child through the performance of services as a member of a staff of a hospital or similar institution shall immediately notify the person in charge of the institution or his designee of suspected abuse or neglect. The person in charge shall report the information in accordance with the provisions of § 26-8A-8. Any person required by this section to report shall also promptly submit to the state’s attorney complete copies of all medical examination, treatment, and hospital records regarding the child. Any person who knowingly and intentionally fails to make a required report and to submit copies of records is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Each hospital or similar institution shall have a written policy on reporting of child abuse and neglect and submission of copies of medical examination, treatment, and hospital records to the state’s attorney.
Attorney's Note
Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,00 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 26-8A-6
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
- written: include typewriting and typewritten, printing and printed, except in the case of signatures, and where the words are used by way of contrast to typewriting and printing. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SL 1964, ch 90, §§ 1, 5; SDCL, § 26-10-13; SL 1984, ch 192, § 5; SL 1985, ch 215, § 2; SL 1991, ch 217, § 115B; SDCL Supp, § 26-10-11.