Section 27A-10-20 - Definition of terms related to crisis referral and placement. - South Dakota Statutes

27A-10-20. Definition of terms related to crisis referral and placement. Terms used in this section and §§ 27A-10-21 to 27A-10-23, inclusive, mean:
(1) "Crisis intervention team certified law enforcement officer," any law enforcement officer who has undergone a comprehensive training program in crisis intervention techniques involving any person who is mentally ill or has substance abuse issues and has received certification as a crisis intervention officer by the officer's department;
(2) "Crisis intervention team," a team of law enforcement officers and individuals who have undergone a comprehensive training program in crisis intervention techniques involving any person who is mentally ill or has chemical dependency or substance abuse issues;
(3) "Mobile crisis team," an interdisciplinary team of one or more mental health professionals able to respond to any person in the community, usually visiting the person at home, for mental health and chemical dependency or abuse intervention;
(4) "Team member," any person who is a member of a crisis intervention team or a mobile crisis team.

Source: SL 2010, ch 142, § 3.