South Dakota legal term
Psychotherapy in South Dakota Criminal Law
Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
In South Dakota criminal law, “Psychotherapy” 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 “Psychotherapy” mean in South Dakota criminal law?
(4) "Psychotherapy," the professional treatment, assessment, or counseling of a mental or emotional illness, symptom, or condition. (SDCL § 22-22-27)
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