Public assistance records confidential--Exceptions
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Doe v. Nelson (2004)
Most recently applied in Doe v. Nelson (May 2004)
Source: SDC 1939, § 55.3622; SL 1941, ch 311; SL 1953, ch 295, § 1; SL 2004, ch 167, § 20.
Any application or record concerning any applicant for, or recipient of, public assistance provided under the laws of this state through the Department of Social Services is confidential except:
(1) For inspection by any person duly authorized by this state or the United States in connection with the person's official duties;
(2) For the purpose of fair hearings as provided by law.
Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.