Commitment not conclusive on competence

SDCL § 27A-12-1.2 — under CARE, TREATMENT, AND RIGHTS OF PATIENTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS.

SDCL § 27A-12-1.2

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person may be deemed incompetent to manage his affairs, to contract, to hold professional, occupational, or other licenses, to marry and obtain a divorce, to register and vote, to make a will, or to exercise any other rights or privileges accorded to citizens of South Dakota solely by reason of his detention, admission, or commitment under this title. Source: SL 1975, ch 181 , § 44; SDCL Supp, § 27-2-6; SL 1991, ch 220 , § 169; SDCL, §