
In the state of South Dakota you must wait 72 hours between receiving state mandated abortion counseling and obtaining an abortion. If null, no waiting period is in effect. Note that all states waive mandatory waiting period requirements in a medical emergency or when the woman's life or health is threatened.
The state of South Dakota requires 2 counseling visits. 1 = Counseling required by the state. 2 = Abortion counseling or ultrasound must be obtained at the facility before the waiting period begins, requiring two trips to the clinic
The state of South Dakota some sufficiently weird policies around waiting periods that it seemed useful to just add in notes about them. The notes for this state are Weekends and holidays do not count towards the 72-hour waiting period..
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