23A-46-3. Hearing--Representation of subject--Opportunity to present evidence.
At a hearing ordered pursuant to this chapter, §§23A-10A-3 to 23A-10A-4.2, inclusive, 23A-26-12 to 23A-26-12.6, inclusive, or 23A-27-42 to 23A-27-46, inclusive, the person whose mental condition is the subject of the hearing shall be represented by counsel and, if he is financially unable to obtain adequate representation, counsel shall be appointed for him. The person shall be afforded an opportunity to testify, to present evidence, to subpoena witnesses on his behalf and to confront and cross-examine witnesses who appear at the hearing.
Source: SL 1985, ch 192, §32.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 23A - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 46 - Mental Examinations And Hearings
Section 23A-46-1.1 - List of professionals qualified to conduct evaluations.
Section 23A-46-2 - Report by examiner--Contents.
Section 23A-46-3 - Hearing--Representation of subject--Opportunity to present evidence.
Section 23A-46-4 - Reports of director of facility where person hospitalized.
Section 23A-46-5 - Video tape of defendant's testimony or interview.
Section 23A-46-6 - Habeas corpus proceeding not precluded.
Section 23A-46-7 - Hearing on discharge of person--Time for requesting.
Section 23A-46-9 - Mental examination and report--Conduct of hearing.
Section 23A-46-10 - Commitment--Finding.
Section 23A-46-11 - Recovery--Release procedure--Compliance with prescribed regimen as condition.
Section 23A-46-12 - Failure to comply with regimen--Notice--Arrest--Court determination.