South Dakota Codified Laws 34-20A-84. Hearing on petition for recommitment–Service and notice–Procedure
Upon the filing of a petition for recommitment under § 34-20A-81 or 34-20A-82, the court shall fix a date for hearing no later than ten days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays, after the date the petition was filed. A copy of the petition and of the notice of hearing, including the date fixed by the court, shall be served on the petitioner, the person whose commitment is sought, his next of kin other than the petitioner, the original petitioner under § 34-20A-70 if different from the petitioner for recommitment, at least one parent or guardian if a minor, and any other person the court believes advisable. At the hearing the court shall proceed as provided in §§ 34-20A-74 to 34-20A-76, inclusive.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 34-20A-84
- 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 1974, ch 240, § 12 (g); SL 1985, ch 277, § 33; SL 1993, ch 213, § 226.