SDCL § 27A-15-44: Predischarge plan of aftercare for involuntarily committed minor.

A predischarge plan of aftercare for a planned discharge of an involuntarily committed minor shall be formulated in cooperation with the minor and the minor's parent, guardian, or other legal custodian. A copy of the plan shall be delivered to the parent, guardian, or other legal custodian. The plan shall:

(1) Specify the services required in the community to meet the minor's needs for treatment, education, housing, nutrition, physical care, and safety;

(2) Specify any income subsidies for which the minor is eligible; and

(3) Identify local and state agencies which can provide services and support to the minor.

The lack of such a plan is not sufficient reason for the continued commitment of a minor when release is otherwise appropriate or required under this title.

Source: SL 1991, ch 220, § 334; SL 1992, ch 189, § 26; SL 2000, ch 129, § 26.