S.D. Codified Laws § 27A-12-1.2 : — MENTALLY ILL PERSONSCARE, TREATMENT, AND RIGHTS OF PATIENTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS —12-1.2 - Commitment not conclusive on competence

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.