For central registry screenings allowed under the provisions of § 26-8A-13.1, the Department of Social Services may not complete the requested screening until the court, court services, the Department of Corrections, or the state's attorney provides to the department a consent signed by the person being considered as a possible caretaker for the child.
S.D. Codified Laws § 26-8A-13.2
Consent of possible caretaker required for central registry screenings
Source: SL 2007, ch 166, § 2.
Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.