South Dakota 06 — Adoption Of Children
- 25-6-1 — Adoption of illegitimate child by acknowledgment and conduct of father--Legitimation frombirth.
- 25-6-1.1 — Father of illegitimate child not entitled to notice unless acknowledged.
- 25-6-2 — Adoption of minor child permitted--Minimum difference in ages--Best interests of child.
- 25-6-3 — Consent of spouse required for adoption.
- 25-6-4 — Consent of child's parents required for adoption--Court waiver of consent.
- 25-6-4.1 — Compelling, coercing, or forcing adoption as felony.
- 25-6-4.2 — Offering, giving, or receiving unauthorized consideration for adoption as felony.
- 25-6-5 — Consent of child over twelve required.
- 25-6-6 — Jurisdiction of circuit court--Appeal.
- 25-6-7 — Venue of adoption proceedings.
- 25-6-8 — Joinder of proceedings as to two or more children--Separate orders required.
- 25-6-9 — Period of residence in home required before petition granted.
- 25-6-9.1 — Home study report by licensed child placement agency, Department of Social Services,or certified independent social worker required--Exception--Criminal record check andcentral registry screening to be included--Violation as misdemeanor.
- 25-6-9.2 — Effective date.
- 25-6-10 — Time of hearing on petition fixed--Investigation ordered by court.
- 25-6-11 — Notice to Department of Social Services--Investigations and recommendations ofdepartment--Appearance by department.
- 25-6-12 — Appearance at hearing and execution of consent and agreement by parties--Appearanceby attorney, guardian, or agent--Appearance by department.
- 25-6-13 — Examination of witnesses and investigations by court--Order of adoption--Contents.
- 25-6-14 — Repealed.
- 25-6-15 — Restrictions on access to court records in adoption proceedings--Court order required fordisclosure of information--Notice of hearing to department or adoption agency--Disclosurenot contested nor supported.
- 25-6-15.1 — Confidentiality of records.
- 25-6-15.2 — Nonidentifying information--Release to adoptive parent or adoptee.
- 25-6-15.3 — Registry of consents to release of identifying information.
- 25-6-16 — Change of name by adopted child--Relationship with adoptive parent.
- 25-6-17 — Rights and duties of natural parents terminated on adoption--Exceptions.
- 25-6-18 — Petition for adoption of adult--Consent required--Residence with adoptive parent duringminority required.
- 25-6-19 — Order for adoption of adult.
- 25-6-20 — Jurisdictional provisions applicable to adoption of adults--Effect of adoption--New birthcertificate optional.
- 25-6-21 — Care of past irregularities in proceedings.
- 25-6-22 — Medical information on adoptee's birthparent available to adoptee or adoptee's legalguardian--Written request--Proof.
- 25-6-23 — Medical and social history form filed in adoption of abused or neglected child--Availabilityto adoptive parents and adoptee--Failure to comply.
- 25-6-24 — Due regard to be afforded Indian Child Welfare Act.