Section 25-5A-17 – Record of proceedings.
25-5A-17. Record of proceedings. The court shall make a verbatim record of all proceedings under this chapter. Source: SL 1971, ch 165, §11.
Section 25-5A-18 – Order terminating parental rights–Consent to adoption–Child support arrearages.
25-5A-18. Order terminating parental rights–Consent to adoption–Child support arrearages. Upon proof of the notice required by §25-5A-9 and personal service as required by §§25-5A-11 and 25-5A-12 to all parents and putative fathers of a child, if, after the court determines that the parents have consented or have waived consent pursuant to §25-6-4, the court finds […]
Section 25-5A-19 – Order conclusive–Appeal to supreme court.
25-5A-19. Order conclusive–Appeal to supreme court. Any order entered under this chapter is conclusive and binding on all parties. However, an appeal may be taken to the Supreme Court from a judgment, decree, or order of the circuit court under this chapter within thirty days from the date of its filing. The appeal shall be […]
Section 25-5A-6 – Verified petition–Contents.
25-5A-6. Verified petition–Contents. The petition for the voluntary termination of parental rights under this chapter shall be verified and contain the: (1)Name and place of residence of the petitioner or petitioners; (2)Name, sex, race, citizenship, and date of birth of the child; (3)Relationship of the petitioner or petitioners to the child; (4)Name, address, race, religion, […]
Section 25-5A-7 – Consent not invalidated by minority.
25-5A-7. Consent not invalidated by minority. If the individual in whom the right exists under this chapter to petition or to execute waivers or consents has not reached majority, this fact shall not affect the validity of such petition, consent or waiver notwithstanding any statutory provisions to the contrary. Source: SL 1971, ch 165, §10.
Section 25-5A-7.2 – Medical and social history form required prior to termination–Filing–Copy available to adoptive parent–Failure to comply does not void termination.
25-5A-7.2. Medical and social history form required prior to termination–Filing–Copy available to adoptive parent–Failure to comply does not void termination. Prior to the giving of consent to voluntary termination of parental rights, the parent shall complete a medical and social history form which shall be supplied by the Department of Social Services. When completed such […]
Section 25-5A-7.3 – Rules and regulations adopted by department for securing medical and social history.
25-5A-7.3. Rules and regulations adopted by department for securing medical and social history. The Department of Social Services shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to chapter 1-26 to carry out §25-5A-7.2. Such rules and regulations shall only provide for securing the minimum amount of information to adequately describe the physical, social, and medical background and […]
Section 25-5A-7.4 – Violation of medical and social history provisions as misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.
25-5A-7.4. Violation of medical and social history provisions as misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. Any violation of §25-5A-7.2 shall be a Class 1 misdemeanor and shall be considered a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. Source: SL 1977, ch 205, §6.
Section 25-5A-8 – Hearing procedure.
25-5A-8. Hearing procedure. The hearing procedure under this chapter shall be as provided in §§25-5A-9 to 25-5A-16, inclusive. Source: SL 1971, ch 165, §6.
Section 25-5A-9 – Time and place of hearing–Notice.
25-5A-9. Time and place of hearing–Notice. If a petition for the voluntary termination of parental rights is filed, the court shall set a date for a hearing thereon, and shall cause notice of the time, place, and purpose of the hearing to be served upon the parent or parents. No such notice is necessary if […]