SOUTH DAKOTA MEDICAL NEGLECT STATUTES
CIVIL MEDICAL NEGLECT STATUTE
There is no religious exemption to civil liability for parents failing to provide medical care based on faith.
South Dakota Civil Statute:
None
CRIMINAL MEDICAL NEGLECT STATUTE
A parent cannot be help liable for nonsupport of their child solely for providing nonmedical treatment in accordance with a legitimate religion.
South Dakota Criminal Statute:
SOUTH DAKOTA defense to nonsupport Any parent who chooses nonmedical remedial health services recognized or permitted under state law in the legitimate practice of religious beliefs in lieu of medical attendance is not for that reason alone in violation of 25-7-17 and 25-7-20.
South Dakota Statutes §25-7-17.1