South Dakota § 27A-10-7.1 - Chairman to make final determination where person voluntarily admits himself.
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§ 27A-10-7.1. Chairman to make final determination where person voluntarily admits himself.
If the person is willing to admit himself to an inpatient psychiatric facility or other treatment program on a voluntary basis and the admission is deemed suitable by the facility or program, the chairman of the county board to whom the petition was filed shall be notified and shall make the final determination.
Source: SL 1987, ch 198, § 16; SL 1988, ch 216, § 6; SL 1991, ch 220, § 117.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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