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Code · South Dakota · Title 26 · Chapter 26-8

26-8A-12.4. Central registry check of prospective foster or adoptive parents at request of governmental social service agency for another state.

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Upon receipt of a written request from a governmental social service agency with child protection responsibilities for another state and a consent signed by the applicant, the Department of Social Services shall conduct a check of the central registry for child abuse and neglect regarding a prospective foster or adoptive parent in the requesting state or any adult living in the parent's home and shall provide the results to the requesting agency.
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