§ 27A-11A-1 Process issued by board–Conduct of meetings–Evidentiary rulings–Notice by mail
§ 27A-11A-1.1 Petitions, applications, and documents made under oath or affirmation
§ 27A-11A-1.2 Qualification of electronic document as signed document
§ 27A-11A-1.3 Assurance of authenticity of electronic signature
§ 27A-11A-1.4 Electronically transmitted facsimile
§ 27A-11A-1.5 Statutes, rules, standards, and practices for accepting documents for filing oradmission as evidence not altered–Exceptions
§ 27A-11A-2 Stenographic record of proceedings–Certified transcript or tape requested by patient–Expense
§ 27A-11A-3 Filing of board papers with clerk of courts–Confidentiality and access
§ 27A-11A-4 State’s attorney to represent petitioners–Reasonable costs
§ 27A-11A-5 Personal service of petition and notice of hearing–Contents of notice
§ 27A-11A-6 Sheriff’s and witnesses’ fees
§ 27A-11A-7 Assignment of counsel to represent alleged mentally ill person–Time allowed
§ 27A-11A-8 Interrogatories to be answered with health professional’s certificate or examination
§ 27A-11A-9 Expenses of evaluation–Additional examination
§ 27A-11A-10 Precautions against drugs hampering defense–Record of treatments administered
§ 27A-11A-11 Personal appearance at hearing–Presentation of evidence–Choosing not to appear
§ 27A-11A-12 Compensation for appointed counsel
§ 27A-11A-13 Determining residency
§ 27A-11A-14 Request by county to reopen hearing on question of residence–Time and place ofhearing–Notice–Filing and mailing of ultimate finding–Payment of expenses
§ 27A-11A-15 Attorney general notified of findings as to nonresidency in state
§ 27A-11A-16 Hearing reopened at attorney general’s request–Notice–Mailing of ultimate findings–Payment of expenses
§ 27A-11A-17 County of residence to refund attorney general’s expenses
§ 27A-11A-18 Distribution of copies of board findings and documents
§ 27A-11A-19 Hearing required prior to transfer of involuntarily committed patient–Petition–Payment of expenses
§ 27A-11A-20 Appointment of escort to convey patient to center–Same sex–Expenses–Relative asescort
§ 27A-11A-21 Noncompliance with treatment order–Alternative treatment–Notice and right tocounsel
§ 27A-11A-22 Unsuccessful treatment–Hearing–Modification of treatment
§ 27A-11A-23 Fund designated for expenses of commitment proceeding
§ 27A-11A-24 Rules of evidence
§ 27A-11A-25 Appeal of final order–Costs for indigent person
§ 27A-11A-26 Appointed attorney not guardian ad litem
§ 27A-11A-27 Guardianship of estate unaffected by board proceedings
§ 27A-11A-28 Location and conduct of hearings and reviews
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 27A > Chapter 11A - Hearings Procedure

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Affirmed: In the practice of the appellate courts, the decree or order is declared valid and will stand as rendered in the lower court.
  • 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.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • 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.
  • Interrogatories: Written questions asked by one party of an opposing party, who must answer them in writing under oath; a discovery device in a lawsuit.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Transcript: A written, word-for-word record of what was said, either in a proceeding such as a trial or during some other conversation, as in a transcript of a hearing or oral deposition.
  • written: include typewriting and typewritten, printing and printed, except in the case of signatures, and where the words are used by way of contrast to typewriting and printing. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2