The person whose commitment or recommitment is sought shall be informed of the person’s right to be examined by a licensed physician and an addiction counselor of the person’s choice. If the person is unable to obtain a licensed physician or an addiction counselor and requests examination by a physician or an addiction counselor, the court shall employ a licensed physician or an addiction counselor.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 34-20A-86

  • 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 (j); SL 1985, ch 277, § 34; SL 2016, ch 15, § 22.