Minor to be informed of rights prior to sixteenth birthday--Informed consent required upon eighteenth birthday

SDCL § 27A-15-25 — under TREATMENT OF MINORS.

SDCL § 27A-15-25

Any minor admitted by a parent under this chapter while younger than sixteen years of age shall be informed orally and in writing by the administrator or facility director within five days prior to the minor's sixteenth birthday of his rights, including his right to refuse certain types of treatment as provided in §