Section 27B-7-39.1 - Rights of person during hearing--Waiver of rights--Exclusion of persons. - South Dakota Statutes

27B-7-39.1. Rights of person during hearing--Waiver of rights--Exclusion of persons. The person has the right to appear personally at any hearing and testify, but may not be compelled to do so. The person has the right to subpoena and cross-examine witnesses and to present evidence. If the person chooses not to appear, the person's attorney shall state on the record that the person has been informed of the hearing and of the right to appear and chooses not to exercise this right. Documentation of the reasons for the person's decision may not be required. The county review board may exclude any person not necessary for the conduct of the proceedings from the hearings, except any person requested to be present by the person who is the subject of the hearing.

Source: SL 2002, ch 136, § 17.