27A-14-1. Discretionary discharge of voluntary patient.
The administrator or facility director may at any time discharge a voluntary patient whom the administrator or facility director deems suitable for discharge.
Source: SL 1975, ch 181, §130; SDCL Supp, §27-10-2.1; SL 1991, ch 220, §275.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons
Chapter 14 - Discharge Of Patients
Section 27A-14-1 - Discretionary discharge of voluntary patient.
Section 27A-14-1.1 - Notification to guardian that inpatient treatment no longer required.
Section 27A-14-1.3 - Release by facility director--Notification to board chairman.
Section 27A-14-1.4 - Leave status--Limit--Reviews and hearings.
Section 27A-14-2 - Discharge of involuntary patient on changed behavior.
Section 27A-14-4 - Notice to county board of provisional discharge--Maximum duration.
Section 27A-14-14 - Public assistance to discharged or released patient.