§ 27A-15-1 Definition of terms
§ 27A-15-1.1 Serious emotional disturbance defined
§ 27A-15-3 Separation of minors from adult patients–Exception
§ 27A-15-4 Application for admission of minor–Emergency admission–Secretary and court not precluded from placing child upon recommendation of qualified mental health professional
§ 27A-15-5 Criteria for admission of minor
§ 27A-15-8 Execution of written application–Explanation of nature of inpatient status–Reference to service center for independent evaluation
§ 27A-15-9 Informed consent–Oral and written–Copy to parent and minor
§ 27A-15-10 Admission immediately upon determination that criteria met–Clinical evaluation–Continued admission–Delivery of clinical evaluation to parent
§ 27A-15-12 Discharge of minor upon written notice of parent’s intent to terminate inpatient treatment–Emergency intervention
§ 27A-15-13 Denial of admission–Referral to other programs or services
§ 27A-15-15.1 Objection to continued inpatient treatment–Form and execution
§ 27A-15-15.2 Filing written objection–Notice of right to counsel–Hearing–Possible discharge
§ 27A-15-15.3 Determination to hold hearing–Counsel appointed to minor–Attorney’s conflict of interest
§ 27A-15-15.4 Time limit for hearing–Location–Expenses
§ 27A-15-15.5 Finding of hearing as to minor’s residence–Parent’s residence–Reopening hearing
§ 27A-15-15.6 Testimony of mental health professional–Alternatives to inpatient treatment
§ 27A-15-17.1 Independent evaluation within twenty-four hours of objection
§ 27A-15-18 Discharge prior to hearing ordered by chairman of county board
§ 27A-15-19 Hearing following objection–Time limit
§ 27A-15-20 Overrule of minor’s objection–Continued treatment or immediate discharge
§ 27A-15-21 Written comprehensive individualized treatment plan–Basis for plan
§ 27A-15-22 Review of treatment plan
§ 27A-15-23 Educational programming
§ 27A-15-24 Periodic evaluation
§ 27A-15-25 Minor to be informed of rights prior to sixteenth birthday–Informed consent required upon eighteenth birthday
§ 27A-15-26 Discharge upon determination that criteria no longer being met
§ 27A-15-27 Predischarge plan of aftercare
§ 27A-15-28 Involuntary commitment
§ 27A-15-29 Criteria governing involuntary commitment
§ 27A-15-30 Petition for immediate intervention for protection of minor with serious emotional disturbance–Contents
§ 27A-15-31 Apprehension and transportation of minor for involuntary commitment–Separation from adult detainees or patients
§ 27A-15-32 Apprehension by police officer for emergency intervention–Jail not used for custody of minor
§ 27A-15-33 Immediate notification of rights
§ 27A-15-34 Release if criteria not met–Transportation–Detention if criteria met
§ 27A-15-35 Appointment of counsel–Conflict of interest
§ 27A-15-36 Procedure if hearing to be held–Alternative treatment
§ 27A-15-37 Completion of hearing–Board’s determination–Commitment or release
§ 27A-15-38 Time limit to implement individualized treatment plan–Purpose of plan
§ 27A-15-39 Educational programming for involuntarily committed minor
§ 27A-15-40 Periodic review following involuntary commitment–Assessment–Right to refuse treatment
§ 27A-15-41 Review hearing–Notice–Rights and procedures
§ 27A-15-42 Additional review hearings–Rights, procedures, and findings
§ 27A-15-43 Review of treatment plan
§ 27A-15-44 Predischarge plan of aftercare for involuntarily committed minor
§ 27A-15-45 Experimental treatments prohibited–Petition for authorization under certain circumstances
§ 27A-15-46 Oral and written informed consent of parent or guardian required for use of psychotropic medication on minor under sixteen
§ 27A-15-47 Oral and written informed consent of minor and parent required for use of psychotropic medication on minor sixteen or older
§ 27A-15-48 Right to refuse psychotropic medication, convulsive or shock therapy and electric shock–Exception–Parental consent–Judicial determination
§ 27A-15-49 Petition to continue treatment with psychotropic medication
§ 27A-15-50 Court-ordered medication or treatment–Time limit–Notification of parent or guardian–Termination of order
§ 27A-15-51 Treatments continuously monitored–Periodic review–Least restrictive treatment
§ 27A-15-54 Mental health centers may designate interagency teams–Role of teams–Composition
§ 27A-15-59 Immunity for local interagency team members
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 27A > Chapter 15 - Treatment of Minors

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • 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