24-11B-5. Emergency involuntary feeding or hydration without panel review--Limitation.
In an emergency, involuntary feeding or hydration of a prisoner may be administered without panel review for up to three days if two medical representatives who are a physician, physician assistant, or certified nurse practitioner order the treatment. Involuntary feeding for a greater length of time requires the approval of the panel.
Source: SL 2005, ch 131, §5; SL 2017, ch 171, §50.
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.