27A-10-16. Emergency apprehension--Evaluation by designated mental health professional.
Upon being informed of the emergency apprehension of an individual under the provisions of this chapter, the chairman of the county board of mental illness with jurisdiction over the person shall notify the community mental health center serving the area in which the board of mental illness is located of the emergency apprehension.
The chairman of the county board of mental illness may designate any qualified mental health professional to perform the evaluation required in §27A-10-6.
Source: SL 1992, ch 189, §3; SL 1995, ch 160.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons
Chapter 10 - Emergency Commitment
Section 27A-10-1.1 - Center as appropriate regional facility in certain circumstances.
Section 27A-10-4 - Petition on person apprehended.
Section 27A-10-6 - Examination of person detained--Report to chair--Expenses of examination.
Section 27A-10-7.1 - Chairman to make final determination where person voluntarily admits himself.
Section 27A-10-7.2 - Refusal of prehearing admission.
Section 27A-10-8 - Time limit for involuntary commitment hearing--Payment of expenses.
Section 27A-10-9.3 - Least restrictive treatment alternative.
Section 27A-10-15 - Additional review hearings.
Section 27A-10-16 - Emergency apprehension--Evaluation by designated mental health professional.
Section 27A-10-20 - Definition of terms related to crisis referral and placement.
Section 27A-10-22 - Discretion of law enforcement officer to arrest--Priority given to placement.
Section 27A-10-23 - Immunity from liability--Mobile crisis referral--Exception.