South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 27A > Chapter 1 – Definitions and General Provisions


§ 27A-1-1	Definitions
§ 27A-1-2	Involuntary commitment
§ 27A-1-3	Qualified mental health professionals
§ 27A-1-4	Unlawful confinement of mentally ill as felony or misdemeanor
§ 27A-1-7	Training required by department
§ 27A-1-9	Promulgation of rules for training qualified mental health professionals
§ 27A-1-10	Mental health setting
§ 27A-1-12	Definitions
§ 27A-1-13	Contract with bordering state for treatment of mental illness or substance use disorderin state facility
§ 27A-1-14	Treatment contracts not allowed for certain persons convicted of criminal offense
§ 27A-1-15	Content of contract for treatment
§ 27A-1-16	Negotiations to develop treatment contract–Temporary placement of person onemergency hold or involuntary commitment–Continuing responsibility of borderingstate
§ 27A-1-17	Placement or transfer of person from bordering state to Human Services Centerprohibited
§ 27A-1-18	Designation of caregiver to receive information regarding resident of treatmentfacilities
§ 27A-1-19	Notice to caregiver of resident’s discharge or transfer–Exercise of professionaljudgment not restricted

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Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
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.
Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. ^{Source: OCC}
Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.