South Dakota Codified Laws 27A-15-44. Predischarge plan of aftercare for involuntarily committed minor
A predischarge plan of aftercare for a planned discharge of an involuntarily committed minor shall be formulated in cooperation with the minor and the minor’s parent, guardian, or other legal custodian. A copy of the plan shall be delivered to the parent, guardian, or other legal custodian. The plan shall:
(1) Specify the services required in the community to meet the minor’s needs for treatment, education, housing, nutrition, physical care, and safety;
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 27A-15-44
- 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.
(2) Specify any income subsidies for which the minor is eligible; and
(3) Identify local and state agencies which can provide services and support to the minor.
The lack of such a plan is not sufficient reason for the continued commitment of a minor when release is otherwise appropriate or required under this title.
Source: SL 1991, ch 220, § 334; SL 1992, ch 189, § 26; SL 2000, ch 129, § 26.