Chapter
ADOPTION OF CHILDREN
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-1— Child born to unmarried mother--Acknowledgment by father--Effect
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-1.1— Child born to unmarried mother--Father not entitled to notice unless child acknowledged--Mother’s rights--Defense limited
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-2— Adoption of minor child permitted--Minimum difference in ages--Best interests of child
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-3— Consent of spouse required for adoption
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-4— Consent of child's parents required for adoption--Court waiver of consent
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-4.1— Compelling, coercing, or forcing adoption as felony
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-4.2— Offering, giving, or receiving unauthorized consideration for adoption as felony
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-5— Consent of child over twelve required
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-6— Jurisdiction of circuit court--Appeal
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-7— Venue of adoption proceedings
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-8— Joinder of proceedings as to two or more children--Separate orders required
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-9— Period of residence in home required before petition granted
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-9.1— Home study required--Background check--Department contribution--Penalty
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-9.2— Effective date
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-10— Petition--Time of hearing--Investigation ordered--Report
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-11— Notice to Department of Social Services--Recommendation of department--Appearance
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-12— Execution of consent and agreement by parties--Appearances at hearing
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-13— Examination of witnesses and investigations by court--Order of adoption--Contents
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-14— 25-6-14. Repealed by SL 1972, ch 194, § 45
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-15— Access to court adoption records restricted--Notice of hearing to department or adoption agency--Disclosure not contested nor supported
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-15.1— Confidentiality of records
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-15.2— Nonidentifying information--Release to adoptive parent or adoptee
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-15.3— Registry of consents to release of identifying information
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-16— Change of name by adopted child--Relationship with adoptive parent
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-17— Rights and duties of natural parents terminated on adoption--Exceptions
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-18— Petition for adoption of adult--Consent--Residence requirement
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-19— Order for adoption of adult
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-20— Jurisdictional provisions applicable to adoption of adults--Effect of adoption--New birth certificate optional
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-21— Cure of past irregularities in proceedings--Limitation of actions
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-22— Medical information on adoptee's birthparent available to adoptee or adoptee's legal guardian--Written request--Proof
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-23— Medical and social history form filed in adoption of abused or neglected child--Availability to adoptive parents and adoptee--Failure to comply
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-24— Due regard to be afforded Indian Child Welfare Act
- S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-25— Effect of adoption orders of another jurisdiction or nation