27A-4-17.4. Disposition of funds left by discharged patient.
If a patient at the center is discharged and leaves funds at the center, the funds shall be turned over to the administrator and deposited in the unclaimed funds account. Notice of the unclaimed funds shall be provided to the patient by first class mail, at the last known address of the patient. The funds shall be mailed to the patient by check if requested. If the funds are not claimed within one year from the date of deposit to the unclaimed funds account, the funds shall escheat to the center's patient benefit fund.
Source: SL 1996, ch 181, ยง7.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons
Chapter 04 - South Dakota Human Services Center
Section 27A-4-1 - Hospital established--Location.
Section 27A-4-3 - Appointment of administrator.
Section 27A-4-8 - Establishment of psychiatric units at center--Special units.
Section 27A-4-11 - Receipt of patient from State Veterans' Home--Expenses paid by state.
Section 27A-4-12 - Contract for care of person in United States custody.
Section 27A-4-14 - Transfer of patients to other facilities, programs, or agencies.
Section 27A-4-15 - Transportation of nonresident patient to home state--Payment of expense.
Section 27A-4-16 - Search for patient on unauthorized leave--Notice--Return of patient to center.
Section 27A-4-17.1 - Use of unclaimed funds--Satisfaction of indebtedness.
Section 27A-4-17.2 - Disbursement of unclaimed funds after satisfaction of indebtedness.
Section 27A-4-17.3 - Disposition of personal property left by deceased or discharged patients.
Section 27A-4-17.4 - Disposition of funds left by discharged patient.
Section 27A-4-20 - Capacity limits for treatment areas.
Section 27A-4-21 - Crime of assisting in escape of involuntarily committed person--Penalties.
Section 27A-4-22 - Criminal background investigation of new employees--Temporary employment--Fees.