27B-3-51. Secretary to be informed when no guardian for incompetent resident attaining adulthood.
If the facility determines after evaluation pursuant to §27B-3-50, that the person with a developmental disability is not competent to execute an application for voluntary admission or that the person otherwise requires the protective services of a guardian, that person's parent, or if none, another interested person or entity shall be notified and requested to file a petition for the appointment of a guardian. If no petition is filed, the director shall inform the secretary of the Department of Human Services.
Source: SL 2000, ch 131, §53.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 27B - Developmentally Disabled Persons
Chapter 03 - State Institutions For Developmentally Disabled Persons
Section 27B-3-8 - Acceptance and use of donations to institution--Records maintained.
Section 27B-3-15 - Location and name of Redfield institution--Control and supervision.
Section 27B-3-16 - Function and mission of South Dakota Developmental Center.
Section 27B-3-18 - Tests and immunizations provided by facility.
Section 27B-3-19 - Appointment of director--Director's role.
Section 27B-3-20 - Unlawful detention of person with developmental disability.
Section 27B-3-21 - County review board may order commitment.
Section 27B-3-22 - Adults eligible for voluntary admission.
Section 27B-3-23 - Minors eligible for voluntary admission.
Section 27B-3-24 - Eligibility for voluntary admission.
Section 27B-3-25 - Comprehensive evaluation within thirty days of admission--Annual review.
Section 27B-3-26 - County auditor to be notified of admission.
Section 27B-3-27 - Liability of admittee for maintenance costs--Federal charges.
Section 27B-3-28 - Department responsible for processing fees due state.
Section 27B-3-29 - Periodic determination of individual maintenance costs.
Section 27B-3-30 - Full per diem rate charged to patient able to pay.
Section 27B-3-31 - Application to pay less than normal charges.
Section 27B-3-32 - Determination of amount to be paid by patient--Filing of grievance.
Section 27B-3-34 - Limitation of actions for charges--Action during lifetime.
Section 27B-3-38 - Appeal to circuit court from attorney general's determination.
Section 27B-3-39 - Adjustment of payments by one county for residents of another.
Section 27B-3-40 - Monthly certification of charges to counties--Payments to state.
Section 27B-3-41 - Payments deposited in general fund.
Section 27B-3-44 - Notice to voluntary resident of release procedures--Right to discharge.
Section 27B-3-45 - Temporary detention of voluntary resident--Emergency commitment procedures.
Section 27B-3-47 - Return to facility of resident absent without authority.
Section 27B-3-49 - Secretary to be informed when no guardian or conservator of adult resident.
Section 27B-3-50 - Evaluation of competence of resident attaining adulthood.
Section 27B-3-52 - Criminal background investigation of new employees--Temporary employment--Fees.