An application for compensation may be made on a minor’s behalf by the minor’s parent, guardian, or conservator. An application by a protected person may be made on the protected person’s behalf by the person’s guardian or conservator.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-28B-15

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 1991, ch 201, § 15; SL 1993, ch 213, § 109; SL 2004, ch 167, § 2.