27A-5-17. Charges for detention or temporary housing services to individuals awaiting hearing assessed to county of residence.
When detention or temporary housing services are provided by a local mental health center to individuals awaiting a commitment hearing, charges for such services may be assessed to the county of residence of the individual provided, however, the provisions of chapter 28-14 shall not apply. Costs shall be based on a schedule of usual, ordinary, and reasonable charges for such services as approved by the department or by agreement with the county.
Source: SL 1991, ch 220, ยง36.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons
Chapter 05 - Local Mental Health Centers And Community Support Providers
Section 27A-5-1 - Determination of standards for locally operated centers.
Section 27A-5-7 - Department of Social Services to designate county service centers.
Section 27A-5-10 - No charge against counties contributing to support of center--Reduced rate.
Section 27A-5-15 - Discharge procedures.
Section 27A-5-16 - Charges for inpatient treatment.
Section 27A-5-18 - Charges for other services by local centers--Schedule of fees.