S.D. Codified Laws § 34-20A-89

Current with legislation signed by the governor on or before 3/6/2024
Section 34-20A-89 - Payment for treatment under involuntary commitment

If an approved treatment facility provides treatment to a person who was involuntarily committed, the approved treatment facility may assess the payment for treatment to the person, to legally responsible relatives, to a conservator, or to the county of residence if indigent, or may bill the department through contract with the approved treatment facility.

If an accredited treatment facility provides treatment to a person who was involuntarily committed, the accredited treatment facility shall assess payment to the individual, legally responsible relatives, or a conservator.

The payment for treatment of a person involuntarily committed to the Human Services Center is subject to the requirements of chapter 27A-13.

SDCL 34-20A-89

SL 1974, ch 240, § 15; SL 1985, ch 277, § 36; SL 1993, ch 213, § 227; SL 2023, ch 94, §14.
Amended by S.L. 2023, ch. 94,s. 14, eff. 7/1/2023.