S.D. Codified Laws § 26-11A-3

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 26-11A-3 - Liability for medical and related services cost for committed juvenile-Securing payment on failure of responsible party to pay

The parent or parents, guardian, conservator, custodian, or other responsible party is liable for the medical, dental, optical, psychological, and other like services of a juvenile committed to the Department of Corrections. Upon failure to pay, the department may proceed to secure payment of such costs by the parent or parents, guardian, conservator, custodian, or other responsible party through civil judgment.

SDCL 26-11A-3

SL 1996, ch 172, § 53.