South Dakota § 27A-10-9.6 - Failure to comply with outpatient commitment or treatment order--Supplemental hearing--Alternative disposition.
Full text of South Dakota South Dakota Codified Laws § 27A-10-9.6 — Failure to comply with outpatient commitment or treatment order--Supplemental hearing--Alternative disposition., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27A-10-9.6. Failure to comply with outpatient commitment or treatment order--Supplemental hearing--Alternative disposition.
If a person fails to comply with the requirement of the outpatient commitment or treatment order, and the person's treating physician or the staff of the outpatient treatment program believes that there is a significant risk of deterioration in the person's condition, the program director or the treating physician may notify the chair of the county board of mental illness that issued the outpatient commitment or treatment order, the chair of the board where the person is located, the office of the state's attorney of the county where the person is located, and the office of the state's attorney of the county where the person is subject to the outpatient commitment or treatment order, and recommend an appropriate alternate disposition under § 27A-11A-21 or 27A-11A-22.
Within seventy-two hours of receiving notification under this section, the state's attorney may file a petition with the board or the court for, or the chair of the board or the court may order, a supplemental hearing, or the chair of the board or the court may proceed under any other section of this title. The board or the court shall hold the hearing in accordance with the procedures specified in this title. The chair of the board or the court may order the apprehension and transportation of the person to attend the hearing.
Source: SL 2012, ch 149, § 22; SL 2020, ch 114, § 1.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Dakota § 27A-10-9.6
What does South Dakota Codified Laws § 27A-10-9.6 cover?
Section 27A-10-9.6 ("Failure to comply with outpatient commitment or treatment order--Supplemental hearing--Alternative disposition.") 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-10-9.6?
A common citation format is "South Dakota Codified Laws § 27A-10-9.6" (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-10-9.6 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.