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Home » US Law » 2022 South Dakota Codified Laws » Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons » Chapter 11A - Hearings Procedure » Section 27A-11A-26 – Appointed attorney not guardian ad litem.

27A-11A-26. Appointed attorney not guardian ad litem.

An attorney appointed under the provisions of this chapter shall advocate the legal rights of the person and otherwise fully represent him. The attorney shall not act as a guardian ad litem.

Source: SL 1991, ch 220, §163.