Involuntary Commitments

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South Dakota state law allows a person to proceed with an involuntary commitment for the treatment of another person with a serious mental illness or who has a substance abuse disorder.

Mental Illness Involuntary Commitment

A person with mental illness can be involuntarily committed if they meet the statutory criteria as stated in SDCL 27A-1-2.

For more information about the commitment process, see the following FAQs, see SDCL 27A, review the Mental Health Involuntary Commitment Roadmap, or contact your local county board of mental illness for procedures in your area.

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Substance Abuse Involuntary Commitment

A person with a substance abuse disorder can be involuntarily committed if they meet the statutory criteria as stated in SDCL 34-20A-63.

For more information about the commitment process, see the following FAQs, see SDCL 34-20A, or review the Substance Abuse Commitment Roadmap.

Additional Information

More information about involuntary commitments.

More information about the Human Services Center (HSC).

More information about the County Board of Mental Illness.

More information about Addiction Treatment Services.