South Dakota § 27A-7-1 - County board of mental illness--Composition and appointment of board--Qualifications of members--Joint boards--Alternates.
Full text of South Dakota South Dakota Codified Laws § 27A-7-1 — County board of mental illness--Composition and appointment of board--Qualifications of members--Joint boards--Alternates., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27A-7-1. County board of mental illness--Composition and appointment of board--Qualifications of members--Joint boards--Alternates.
In each county a magistrate judge or lawyer shall be appointed by the presiding circuit judge of the circuit in which the county is situated to serve as the chair of the county board of mental illness. Any board conducting commitment hearings shall consist of the chair and two other persons appointed by the board of county commissioners for a three-year term. The two members appointed by the county commission shall be residents of the county. The chair appointed by the presiding circuit judge need not be a resident of the county. The members of the board of mental illness who are appointed by the board of county commissioners may be appointed to more than one term but may not serve more than two consecutive three-year terms. The state's attorney for the county may not serve on the county board of mental illness. Each appointing authority shall also appoint alternates.
Pursuant to chapter 1-24, two or more counties may jointly contract to establish a board of mental illness to serve all contracting counties. In such case, the county commissioners of the contracting counties shall jointly appoint the two board members referred to in this section. The members may be residents of any of the counties under joint contract.
Source: SDC 1939, § 30.0103; SDCL, § 27-6-1; SL 1974, ch 182, § 1; SL 1975, ch 181, § 75; SL 1976, ch 168, § 1; SL 1977, ch 211, § 2; SL 1991, ch 220, § 38; SL 1995, ch 157; SL 1999, ch 138, § 1; SL 2000, ch 129, § 2; SL 2005, ch 144, § 1.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Dakota § 27A-7-1
What does South Dakota Codified Laws § 27A-7-1 cover?
Section 27A-7-1 ("County board of mental illness--Composition and appointment of board--Qualifications of members--Joint boards--Alternates.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite South Dakota § 27A-7-1?
A common citation format is "South Dakota Codified Laws § 27A-7-1" (South Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of South Dakota law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the South Dakota official source linked on this page or consult a licensed South Dakota attorney.
How does South Dakota § 27A-7-1 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in South Dakota can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in South Dakota.