24-11B-3. Duties and powers of hearing panel.
The hearing panel:
(1)Shall engage in a confidential review of the prisoner's medical records;
(2)Shall receive a description of the proposed course of treatment for the involuntary feeding or hydration of the prisoner and testimony of the circumstances of the situation from the attending physician; and
(3)May ask for testimony or written statement concerning the circumstances of the prisoner's lack of nutrition or hydration.
Source: SL 2005, ch 131, ยง3.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 24 - Penal Institutions, Probation and Parole
Chapter 11B - Prisoner Involuntary Feeding and Hydration
Section 24-11B-2 - Hearing before panel--Panel members--Prisoner rights.
Section 24-11B-3 - Duties and powers of hearing panel.
Section 24-11B-4 - Order upon majority vote of panel--Written decision--Appeals.
Section 24-11B-5 - Emergency involuntary feeding or hydration without panel review--Limitation.
Section 24-11B-6 - Continuation of feeding or hydration--Determination by physician.
Section 24-11B-7 - Records--Content.
Section 24-11B-8 - Liability for involuntary feeding or hydration of prisoner.