South Dakota statute
SDCL § 23A-46-3 — Hearing--Representation of subject--Opportunity to present evidence
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 46: Mental Examinations And Hearings, South Dakota Codified Laws.
Full text of SDCL § 23A-46-3
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.
At a hearing ordered pursuant to this chapter, §§ 23A-10A-3 to 23A-10A-4.2, inclusive, 23A-26-12 to 23A-26-12.6, inclusive, or 23A-27-42 to 23A-27-46, inclusive, the person whose mental condition is the subject of the hearing shall be represented by counsel and, if he is financially unable to obtain adequate representation, counsel shall be appointed for him. The person shall be afforded an opportunity to testify, to present evidence, to subpoena witnesses on his behalf and to confront and cross-examine witnesses who appear at the hearing.
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