SDCL § 29A-5-301: Appointment of guardian or conservator of protected person.

A guardian or conservator of a protected person may be appointed upon petition, the filing of an evaluation report and statement of financial resources, and after notice and hearing as provided in this section and §§ 29A-5-302 to 29A-5-315, inclusive. Upon an appointment, the guardianship or conservatorship status continues until terminated, without regard to the location of the guardian, the conservator, or the protected person.

Source: SL 1993, ch 213, § 29; SDCL 30-36-29; SDCL 30-36-29; SL 1995, ch 167, § 181.