27A-5-1
Determination of standards for locally operated centers.
27A-5-2 to 27A-5-6. Repealed.
27A-5-7
Department of Social Services to designate county service centers.
27A-5-8
Repealed.
27A-5-9
County and municipal contributions to mental health centers, clinics, and
community support providers.
27A-5-10
No charge against counties contributing to support of center--Reduced rate.
27A-5-11 to 27A-5-14. Repealed.
27A-5-15
Discharge procedures.
27A-5-16
Charges for inpatient treatment.
27A-5-17
Charges for detention or temporary housing services to individuals awaiting
hearing assessed to county of residence.
27A-5-18
Charges for other services by local centers--Schedule of fees.
27A-5-1. Determination of standards for locally operated centers.
The Department of Social Services shall determine and establish reasonable standards and requirements for the locally operated nonprofit mental health centers operated within the State of South Dakota to qualify for assistance from the State of South Dakota. The secretary of social services may adopt reasonable rules in regard to the following standards and requirements:
(1) Staff requirements;
(2) Administration, audit requirements, and record keeping;
(3) Services provided;
(4) Patient rights; and
(5) Such other standards as are necessary for the safety and health of clients and patients.
Source: SL 1966, ch 186, § 7 (2); SDCL § 27-5-2; SL 1975, ch 181, § 63; SL 1981, ch 199, § 13; SL 1989, ch 21, § 77; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), § 163, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
27A-5-2 to 27A-5-6. Repealed by SL 2012, ch 150, §§ 15 to 19.
27A-5-7. Department of Social Services to designate county service centers.
The Department of Social Services shall designate a mental health center as the service center for each county.
Source: SL 1974, ch 183, § 3; SL 1975, ch 181, § 69; SDCL Supp, § 27-5-9; SL 1989, ch 21, § 83; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), § 163, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
27A-5-9. County and municipal contributions to mental health centers, clinics, and community support providers.
The boards of county commissioners and the municipal governing bodies may contribute sums of money annually from their general fund to any mental health center, clinic, or community support provider approved by the Department of Social Services, or to each of such facilities, without regard to whether they are within or outside of their respective jurisdictions.
Source: SL 1957, ch 152, §§ 1, 2; SDC Supp 1960, § 12.0617-12; SL 1961, ch 31, § 2; SL 1963, ch 38; SDCL § 27-5-8; SL 1971, ch 168; SL 1985, ch 77, § 15; SL 1989, ch 21, § 85; SL 2009, ch 138, § 6; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), § 163, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
27A-5-10. No charge against counties contributing to support of center--Reduced rate.
If a county makes a contribution of at least one dollar per capita to the support of a mental health center in accordance with § 27A-5-9, no charge may be levied against the county for persons provided treatment by such mental health center until the cumulative total of such charges reaches seventy-five percent of the total county contribution. Thereafter, such county shall be charged at a rate of seventy-five percent of the rate at which it would normally be charged in accordance with the fee schedule prescribed by the Department of Social Services.
Source: SL 1974, ch 183, § 5; SL 1975, ch 181, § 71; SDCL Supp, § 27-5-11; SL 1989, ch 21, § 86; SL 1991, ch 220, § 29; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), § 163, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
27A-5-15. Discharge procedures.
The procedures for discharge from commitment provided in this title apply to any person committed to the care of a mental health center.
Source: SL 1974, ch 183, § 14; SL 1975, ch 181, § 72; SDCL Supp, § 27-5-17; SL 1991, ch 220, § 34.
27A-5-16. Charges for inpatient treatment.
When inpatient services are provided by a local mental health center to an individual pursuant to this title, charges for such treatment may be assessed to the individual, to any third party resource available, to a legally responsible person, to the county of residence according to chapter 28-13 if the individual is indigent or to the department through contract with the mental health center.
Source: SL 1991, ch 220, § 35.
27A-5-17. Charges for detention or temporary housing services to individuals awaiting hearing assessed to county of residence.
When detention or temporary housing services are provided by a local mental health center to individuals awaiting a commitment hearing, charges for such services may be assessed to the county of residence of the individual provided, however, the provisions of chapter 28-14 shall not apply. Costs shall be based on a schedule of usual, ordinary, and reasonable charges for such services as approved by the department or by agreement with the county.
Source: SL 1991, ch 220, § 36.
27A-5-18. Charges for other services by local centers--Schedule of fees.
When other services are provided by a local mental health center to individuals pursuant to this title, charges for such services may be assessed to the individual, to any third-party payment resource available, to the county of residence if indigent, provided, however, the provisions of chapter 28-14 do not apply, or to the department through contract with the center. The schedule of fees for services provided shall be the same as those assessed to the general public or according to agreements made with the county.
Source: SL 1991, ch 220, § 37.