{"data":{"id":"us-sd/sdcl-34-20a-86","jurisdiction":"us-sd","citation":"SDCL § 34-20A-86","heading":"Right to examination by physician and counselor of choice--Employment by court when necessary.","body":"The person whose commitment or recommitment is sought shall be informed of the person's right to be examined by a licensed physician and an addiction counselor of the person's choice. If the person is unable to obtain a licensed physician or an addiction counselor and requests examination by a physician or an addiction counselor, the court shall employ a licensed physician or an addiction counselor.","path":["TITLE 34. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY","CHAPTER 34-20A. TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE"],"source_url":"https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/34-20A-86","current_through":"2026-08-31","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T15:18:57Z","sha256":"9b55ffb0d4dcb35be7711ac1641da9260ea774733ef1e868c6be724828c411fb","source_id":"us-sd","stale":true,"prev":"us-sd/sdcl-34-20a-85.1","next":"us-sd/sdcl-34-20a-87"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}