Section 34-22-34 - Direct petition to circuit court for commitment of tubercular in case ofimminent danger. - South Dakota Statutes

34-22-34. Direct petition to circuit court for commitment of tubercular in case of imminent danger. If the secretary of health or his agent shall have reasonable cause to believe that any person is afflicted with tuberculosis in the infectious stage and that he is, by his conduct or mode of living, endangering the health or well-being of his family or other persons, and has further reasonable cause to believe that such person will not willingly or voluntarily comply with the resolution provided for in § 34-22-27 and that it is imminent to the public health, safety, and welfare, such secretary or his agent may directly petition the circuit court for the commitment of such person to a hospital or sanatorium.

Source: SL 1968, ch 119, § 3.