Section 23A-46-1 - Conduct of mental examination--Appointment of examiners--Additional examiners--Commitment for examination. - South Dakota Statutes

23A-46-1. Conduct of mental examination--Appointment of examiners--Additional examiners--Commitment for examination. A psychiatric or psychological examination ordered pursuant to this chapter, §§ 23A-10A-3 to 23A-10A-4.2, inclusive, 23A-26-12 to 23A-26-12.6, inclusive, or 23A-27-42 to 23A-27-46, inclusive, shall be conducted by a licensed or certified psychiatrist or clinical psychologist, or, if the court finds it appropriate, by more than one such examiner. Each examiner shall be designated by the court, except that if the examination is ordered under § 23A-27-43 or 23A-46-9, upon the request of the defendant an additional examiner may be selected by the defendant. For the purposes of an examination pursuant to an order under § 23A-10-4, 23A-10A-3, 23A-26-12.1, 23A-27-43, or 23A-46-9, the court may commit the person to be examined for a reasonable period to the custody of a suitable facility.

Source: SL 1985, ch 192, § 30.