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

26-8A-13.2. Consent of possible caretaker required for central registry screenings.

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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.
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