South Dakota Association of County Commissioners
Court-Ordered Competency Evaluation Fund
The CEF helps offset county expenses for court-ordered mental health evaluations used to determine a defendant’s competency to stand trial.
Purpose of the CEF
The CEF Fund was established pursuant to House Bill 1183, passed by the 2017 Legislative Session. The purpose of the Fund is to help offset county expenses for court-ordered mental health evaluations pursuant to SDCL § 23A-10A-3, for the purpose of determining a defendant’s ability to understand the nature and consequences of a proceeding against the defendant, or for such defendant to assist properly in the defendant’s defense.
This fund is administered by the SDACC and funded by the State of South Dakota.
At a Glance
- Established2017 (HB 1183)
- AuthoritySDCL § 23A-10A-3
- Administered bySDACC
- Funded byState of South Dakota
Funding Periods
Payments to counties from the Fund are based on two funding periods each year.
Period One
April 1 – October 31
Period Two
November 1 – March 31
Questions About the CEF?
Call the SDACC office at (605) 224-4554.