For the purpose of this chapter, the term "person" means any individual subject to the authority of this title, either on a voluntary or involuntary basis. Source: SL 1991, ch 220 , § 167.
"Person" defined
SDCL § 27A-12-1.1 — under CARE, TREATMENT, AND RIGHTS OF PATIENTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS.
SDCL § 27A-12-1.1