Upon discharge of a resident, all moneys and funds of that resident which have been entrusted to the home, center, or other facility covered by §§ 26-6-20.1 to 26-6-20.10, inclusive, shall be surrendered to the resident, his guardian, conservator, or to his parents if a minor, in exchange for a signed receipt. Moneys and valuables kept within the facility shall be surrendered upon demand, and those kept in a demand trust account shall be made available within ten business days.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 26-6-20.9

  • 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.
  • Trust account: A general term that covers all types of accounts in a trust department, such as estates, guardianships, and agencies. Source: OCC

Source: SL 1977, ch 279, § 6.