Overrule of minor's objection--Continued treatment or immediate discharge

SDCL § 27A-15-20 — under TREATMENT OF MINORS.

SDCL § 27A-15-20

Upon completion of the hearing provided in § 27A-15-19 , the board of mental illness may overrule the minor's objection and authorize continued inpatient treatment at the facility for the duration of the forty - five - day admission period as provided in §§ 27A-15-10 and 27A-15-24 , if a majority of the board finds by clear and convincing evidence, supported by written findings of fact and conclusions of law, that the criteria in § 27A-15-5 are met. Upon such authorization, the board shall notify the minor and his parent of the right to appeal pursuant to §