South Dakota § 27A-15-32 - Apprehension by police officer for emergency intervention--Jail not used for custody of minor.
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§ 27A-15-32. Apprehension by police officer for emergency intervention--Jail not used for custody of minor.
A peace officer may apprehend any minor that he has probable cause to believe requires emergency intervention under the criteria in § 27A-15-30. The peace officer shall transport the minor to an appropriate regional facility other than the center. A jail may not be used for the custody of a minor. The restrictions and requirements regarding the confinement of a minor with adult detainees or patients in § 27A-15-31, shall apply. All reasonable attempts shall be made to immediately notify the parent, guardian, or other legal custodian of the apprehension and transportation of the minor.
Source: SL 1991, ch 220, § 322.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 27A-15-32 ("Apprehension by police officer for emergency intervention--Jail not used for custody of minor.") 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.
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