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South Dakota

Title 25 · Chapter 25-6
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25-6-1. Child born to unmarried mother--Acknowledgment by father--Effect.
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25-6-1.1. Child born to unmarried mother--Father not entitled to notice unless child acknowledged--Mother’s rights--Defense limited.
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25-6-2. Adoption of minor child permitted--Minimum difference in ages--Best interests of child.
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25-6-3. Consent of spouse required for adoption.
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25-6-4. Consent of child's parents required for adoption--Court waiver of consent.
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25-6-4.1. Compelling, coercing, or forcing adoption as felony.
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25-6-4.2. Offering, giving, or receiving unauthorized consideration for adoption as felony.
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25-6-5. Consent of child over twelve required.
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25-6-6. Jurisdiction of circuit court--Appeal.
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25-6-7. Venue of adoption proceedings.
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25-6-8. Joinder of proceedings as to two or more children--Separate orders required.
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25-6-9. Period of residence in home required before petition granted.
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25-6-9.1. Home study required--Background check--Department contribution--Penalty.
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25-6-9.2. Effective date.
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25-6-10. Petition--Time of hearing--Investigation ordered--Report.
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25-6-11. Notice to Department of Social Services--Recommendation of department--Appearance.
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25-6-12. Execution of consent and agreement by parties--Appearances at hearing.
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25-6-13. Examination of witnesses and investigations by court--Order of adoption--Contents.
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25-6-14. 25-6-14. Repealed by SL 1972, ch 194, § 45
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25-6-15. Access to court adoption records restricted--Notice of hearing to department or adoption agency--Disclosure not contested nor supported.
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25-6-15.1. Confidentiality of records.
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25-6-15.2. Nonidentifying information--Release to adoptive parent or adoptee.
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25-6-15.3. Registry of consents to release of identifying information.
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25-6-16. Change of name by adopted child--Relationship with adoptive parent.
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25-6-17. Rights and duties of natural parents terminated on adoption--Exceptions.
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25-6-18. Petition for adoption of adult--Consent--Residence requirement.
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25-6-19. Order for adoption of adult.
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25-6-20. Jurisdictional provisions applicable to adoption of adults--Effect of adoption--New birth certificate optional.
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25-6-21. Cure of past irregularities in proceedings--Limitation of actions.
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25-6-22. Medical information on adoptee's birthparent available to adoptee or adoptee's legal guardian--Written request--Proof.
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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.
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25-6-24. Due regard to be afforded Indian Child Welfare Act.
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25-6-25. Effect of adoption orders of another jurisdiction or nation.
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25-6A-1. 25-6A-1. Repealed by SL 1990, ch 187, § 13
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25-6A-2. Administration of compact.
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25-6A-3. Participation by Department of Social Services.
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25-6A-4. "State" defined.
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25-6A-5. "Adoption assistance state" defined.
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25-6A-6. "Residence state" defined.
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25-6A-7. Required content of compact.
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25-6A-8. Allowable provisions.
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25-6A-9. Medical assistance identification for special needs child.
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25-6A-10. Process and payment of medical assistance claims.
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25-6A-11. Coverage and benefits for out-of-state child--Reimbursement to adoptive parents--Rules of procedure.
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25-6A-12. Fraudulent claims.
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25-6A-13. Application of §§ 25-6A-9 to 25-6A-12, inclusive.
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25-6A-14. Application of federal law.
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