No foster parent is liable for the acts of his or her foster child. However, this section does not apply to any action based on agency or negligent entrustment of a motor vehicle. No costs or fees may be charged or assessed against a foster parent as a result of a foster child in their care being adjudicated under § 26-8B-6 or 26-8C-7.
S.D. Codified Laws § 25-5-23.1
Foster parents' liability for acts of foster child--Motor vehicle cases excepted--No costs to be assessed if child adjudicated delinquent or in need of supervision
Source: SL 2001, ch 131, § 1.
Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.