1-36A-1.24. Examination of institutions--Secretary to have free access.
The secretary of human services may examine the condition of any institution under the department's control, financially or otherwise; examine the methods of instruction and treatment and management of patients, the official conduct of all officers and employees, the condition of the buildings, grounds and other property, and all other matters pertaining to the functioning and management of the institution. For these purposes the secretary shall have free access to the grounds, buildings, and all books and papers relating to the institution, and all persons connected with the institution shall give such information and open such facilities for inspection as the secretary may require, and any neglect or refusal on the part of any officer, employee, or person connected with an institution to comply with the requirements of this section is sufficient cause for removal. The secretary may administer oaths and examine any person in relation to any matter connected with the inquiries authorized by this chapter.
Source: SL 1989, ch 21, §24; SL 2012, ch 13, §9.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 1 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 36A - Department Of Human Services
Section 1-36A-1.1 - Department created.
Section 1-36A-1.2 - Secretary as head of department.
Section 1-36A-1.3 - Agencies constituting department.
Section 1-36A-1.6 - Appointment and removal of division directors.
Section 1-36A-1.11 - Department authorized to make certain contracts.
Section 1-36A-1.16 - Department acceptance and control of funds on behalf of state institutions.
Section 1-36A-1.18 - Purchase of fire insurance pending completion of buildings.
Section 1-36A-1.19 - Disposition of temporary buildings--Evaluation by Bureau of Administration.
Section 1-36A-1.20 - Authority to use institutional personnel or inmates for certain projects.
Section 1-36A-1.21 - Secretary to prescribe management of institutions and manner of accounting.
Section 1-36A-1.22 - Promulgation of rules for discipline and order of institutions and management.
Section 1-36A-1.23 - Disbursements accruing to and for benefit of patients.
Section 1-36A-1.24 - Examination of institutions--Secretary to have free access.
Section 1-36A-1.25 - Legal investigation or action by attorney general--Procedure.
Section 1-36A-4 - Appointment of division directors.
Section 1-36A-5 - Board of Vocational Rehabilitation created.
Section 1-36A-7 - Performance of functions of certain former agencies.
Section 1-36A-10.1 - Registration of certified interpreters--Annual renewal--Fees.
Section 1-36A-10.2 - Interpreting defined.
Section 1-36A-10.4 - Provisional certification.
Section 1-36A-10.5 - Certain certifications recognized--Competency standards--Annual registration.
Section 1-36A-10.6 - Exception for interpreting during religious service.
Section 1-36A-11 - Registry of certified interpreters.
Section 1-36A-12 - Promulgation of rules concerning interpreters.
Section 1-36A-13 - Fund for registration of interpreters for the deaf.
Section 1-36A-14 - Expenditure of surplus funds.
Section 1-36A-15 - Fees for provisional certification and registration.
Section 1-36A-16 - Certain practices not prohibited.
Section 1-36A-18 - Establishment of interpreter mentoring program for interpreters for the deaf.
Section 1-36A-25 - Program for adults and elderly--Establishment--Purposes.
Section 1-36A-26 - Promulgation of rules regarding services for adults and elderly.
Section 1-36A-28 - Use of information--Publication of names of applicants and recipients prohibited.
Section 1-36A-29 - Release of confidential information by written waiver-Exception.