A shelter care facility provides neither treatment nor treatment planning. A shelter care facility may maintain children for no more than 30 days. If a placement plan has been made but cannot be implemented or needed assessment services cannot be completed within the 30-day period, an extension of time not to exceed 30 days may be allowed.

Source: 12 SDR 4, effective July 25, 1985; 34 SDR 200, effective January 30, 2008.

General Authority: SDCL 26-6-16.

Law Implemented: SDCL 26-6-16.