A person committed under this chapter may at any time seek to be discharged from commitment by writ of habeas corpus.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 34-20A-87

  • Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.

Source: SL 1974, ch 240, § 12 (l).