S.D. Codified Laws § 24-11B-5

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 24-11B-5 - Emergency involuntary feeding or hydration without panel review-Limitation

In an emergency, involuntary feeding or hydration of a prisoner may be administered without panel review for up to three days if two medical representatives who are a physician, physician assistant, or certified nurse practitioner order the treatment. Involuntary feeding for a greater length of time requires the approval of the panel.

SDCL 24-11B-5

SL 2005, ch 131, §5; SL 2017, ch 171, §50.