22-46-7. Report of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
A report of abuse, neglect, or exploitation under this chapter may be made orally or in writing to the state's attorney of the county in which the elder or disabled adult resides or is present, to the Department of Human Services, or to the law enforcement officer. The state's attorney or law enforcement officer, upon receiving a report, shall immediately notify the Department of Human Services.
Source: SL 2007, ch 147, §5; SL 2017, ch 230 (Ex. Ord. 17-1), §23, eff. Apr. 13, 2017.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 46 - Abuse, Neglect, Or Exploitation Of Elders Or Adults With Disabilities
Section 22-46-1 - Definition of terms.
Section 22-46-1.1 - Neglect--Exclusions from definition.
Section 22-46-2 - Abuse or neglect of elder or adult with a disability--Felony or misdemeanor.
Section 22-46-3 - Theft by exploitation--Penalty.
Section 22-46-5 - Investigation of report of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
Section 22-46-7 - Report of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Section 22-46-8 - Immunity from liability for reporting abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Section 22-46-9 - Mandatory reporting of abuse, neglect, or exploitation--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 22-46-11 - Voluntary reporting of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Section 22-46-12 - Information provided by report of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Section 22-46-14 - Additional penalties against perpetrator for exploitation.
Section 22-46-16 - Effect of revocation of provision of instrument.
Section 22-46-17 - Additional remedies for violation.
Section 22-46-18 - Remedies cumulative with other legal and administrative remedies.