At the hearing the court shall hear all relevant testimony, including, if possible, the testimony of at least one licensed physician or one addiction counselor who has examined the person whose commitment is sought.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 34-20A-75

  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.

Source: SL 1974, ch 240, § 12 (c); SL 1985, ch 277, § 25; SL 2016, ch 15, § 19; SL 2023, ch 117, § 11.