S.D. Codified Laws § 27B-7-36 (2026)
The petition shall be dismissed by the chair of the county review board unless the evaluating psychiatrist or psychologist concludes, in writing, that the person meets the criteria for board-ordered commitment. If the county review board finds that a person does not meet the criteria for board-ordered commitment, the board shall enter a finding to that effect, shall dismiss the petition, and shall direct that the person be immediately discharged if the person has been detained prior to the hearing.
Source: SL 2000, ch 131 , § 68.