South Dakota legal term
Protective supervision in South Dakota Criminal Law
Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
In South Dakota criminal law, “Protective supervision” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the South Dakota criminal code.
What does “Protective supervision” mean in South Dakota criminal law?
(23) "Protective supervision," a legal status created by court order under which an alleged or adjudicated abused or neglected child is permitted to remain in the home of the child's parents, guardian, or custodian or is placed with a relative or other suitable person and supervision and assistance is provided by the court, Department of Social Services, or another agency designated by the court; (24) "Qualified mental health professional," a person as defined in § 27A-1-3; (25) "Shelter," a physically-unrestricting home or facility for temporary care of a child; (26) "Temporary care," the car (SDCL § 26-7A-1)
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