S.D. Codified Laws § 27B-8-40
Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Surgery and any other medical procedures may be performed without consent or court order only if the life of the person with a developmental disability is threatened and there is not time to obtain consent or a court order. Documentation of the necessity for the surgery shall be entered into the record of the person as soon as practicable.
SDCL 27B-8-40