South Dakota Vulnerable Adult Denial of Petition is a legal document used to deny an individual the right to petition for guardianship on behalf of a vulnerable adult in the state of South Dakota. A vulnerable adult is defined as an individual 18 years of age or older who cannot make decisions or provide informed consent regarding their care and welfare due to physical or mental impairment. Denial of petitions can be filed by a court-appointed guardian, a family member, or a government agency. There are two types of South Dakota Vulnerable Adult Denial of Petition: Denial of Petition for Nomination of a Guardian and Denial of Petition for Removal of a Guardian. Both require the petitioner to submit a written statement explaining the reasons for the denial and providing evidence that the proposed guardian is not in the best interests of the vulnerable adult. The court will then review the petition and make a decision on whether to grant or deny the petition.