A person recommitted under § 34-20A-81 who has not been discharged before the end of the ninetyday period shall be automatically discharged at the expiration of that period unless the administrator, or an authorized designee of the facility to which the patient is committed prior to expiration of the period, obtains a court order on the grounds set forth in § 34-20A-70 for recommitment for a further period not to exceed ninety days.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 34-20A-82

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

Source: SL 1974, ch 240, § 12 (f); SL 1985, ch 277, § 32.