SDCL § 23A-46-3: Hearing--Representation of subject--Opportunity to present evidence.

At a hearing ordered pursuant to this chapter, §§ 23A-10A-3 to 23A-10A-4.2, inclusive, 23A-26-12 to 23A-26-12.6, inclusive, or 23A-27-42 to 23A-27-46, inclusive, the person whose mental condition is the subject of the hearing shall be represented by counsel and, if he is financially unable to obtain adequate representation, counsel shall be appointed for him. The person shall be afforded an opportunity to testify, to present evidence, to subpoena witnesses on his behalf and to confront and cross-examine witnesses who appear at the hearing.

Source: SL 1985, ch 192, § 32.