South Dakota Codified Laws 27B-7-41. Counsel to represent subject–Procedural rights
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The person alleged to meet the criteria for board–ordered commitment shall be represented by counsel. Such representation is not subject to waiver, and the person is entitled:
(1) To be present at the hearing;
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 27B-7-41
- Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(2) To obtain a continuance in order to adequately prepare a case;
(3) To present documents and witnesses;
(4) To cross–examine witnesses; and
(5) To require testimony in person from the psychiatrist or psychologist who performed the evaluation required in 27B-7-28.
Source: SL 2000, ch 131, § 73.