South Dakota · South Dakota Codified Laws — Title 22, Crimes
SDCL Title 22 § 22-22-26.4: Forensic medical examination--Protected person--Informed consent--Notification--Liability or discipline--Good faith determination
What this law says, in plain English
Hospitals may conduct forensic medical exams on protected persons with informed consent and must notify guardians unless the guardian is the suspected perpetrator. Medical providers are protected from liability for good faith consent determinations.
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