South Dakota Codified Laws 27B-7-45. Right of appeal of hearing or review–Person to be advised of right–Appealprocedures–Rights not to be denied on grounds of indigency
A person may, within thirty days, appeal a final order of a county review board pursuant to any hearing or review conducted under this title. In the case of a minor, or a person for whom a guardian has been appointed, the right to appeal may be exercised on behalf of the person. The person shall be advised both verbally and in writing of this right at the conclusion of any proceedings. The appeal shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 1-26.
None of the rights granted in this section may be denied due to a person’s inability to pay for costs and fees incurred in such proceedings. The county of residence, or the State of South Dakota if a nonresident of the state, shall provide for the cost of representation of the person through the conclusion of actions brought under this section.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 27B-7-45
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- 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 2000, ch 131, § 77; SL 2002, ch 136, § 22.