South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-46-7 — Report of abuse, neglect, or exploitation
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 46: Abuse, Neglect, Or Exploitation Of Elders Or Adults With Disabilities, South Dakota Codified Laws.
Full text of SDCL § 22-46-7
Statutory text current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of South Dakota.
A report of abuse, neglect, or exploitation under this chapter may be made orally or in writing to the state's attorney of the county in which the elder or disabled adult resides or is present, to the Department of Human Services, or to the law enforcement officer. The state's attorney or law enforcement officer, upon receiving a report, shall immediately notify the Department of Human Services.
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