2016 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 34 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
Chapter 20A - Treatment And Prevention Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse
§ 34-20A-86 Right to examination by physician and counselor of choice--Employment by court when necessary.
34-20A-86. Right to examination by physician and counselor of choice--Employment by court when necessary. 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.
Source: SL 1974, ch 240, § 12 (j); SL 1985, ch 277, § 34; SL 2016, ch 15, § 22.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. South Dakota may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
