2021 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons
Chapter 11A - Hearings Procedure
Section 27A-11A-9 - Expenses of evaluation--Additional examination.
27A-11A-9. Expenses of evaluation--Additional examination.
The referring county shall pay any expenses of the evaluation required in §§27A-10-6 and 27A-15-17.1, subject to reimbursement by the county ultimately proven to be the county of residence. No lien may be placed against the person for the costs incurred in completing the evaluation required in §§27A-10-6 and 27A-15-17.1. The person has the right to obtain an additional examination paid for by the county which may be placed in evidence before the board, the reasonable expense of which shall be reimbursed to the county unless the person is indigent. A lien for the amount of these costs may be filed upon the person's real and personal property to ensure payment.
Source: SL 1975, ch 181, §88; SL 1976, ch 168, §8; SDCL Supp, §27-7-12.1; SL 1991, ch 220, §145; SDCL, §27A-9-12; SL 1992, ch 189, §17B; SL 1999, ch 143, §7; SL 2000, ch 129, §12.
