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-1 – Definition of terms.
25-5A-1. Definition of terms. Terms in this chapter mean: (1)”Authorized agency,” the Department of Social Services of South Dakota or any agency licensed by the department to place children for adoption; (2)”Child,” any minor; (3)”Parents,” the mother and father, if living, of a child; (4)”Putative father,” any person who claims to be, or is named […]
Section 25-5A-2 – Purposes of termination procedure.
25-5A-2. Purposes of termination procedure. The procedure for the voluntary termination of parental rights for the purpose of adoption or, if a suitable adoption plan cannot be effected, for the purpose of providing for the care of the child by some other plan which may or may not contemplate the continued possibility of eventual adoption, […]
Section 25-5A-3 – Parent entitled to petition for termination.
25-5A-3. Parent entitled to petition for termination. A petition for the voluntary termination of parental rights may be filed by a parent. Source: SL 1971, ch 165, §4; SL 1973, ch 163, §7.
Section 25-5A-4 – Waiting period for filing petition.
25-5A-4. Waiting period for filing petition. No petition may be filed under this chapter prior to five days after the birth of the child. Source: SL 1971, ch 165, §2.
Section 25-5A-5 – Circuit court jurisdiction–Venue.
25-5A-5. Circuit court jurisdiction–Venue. The circuit court shall have jurisdiction of proceedings under this chapter to terminate parental rights. A petition for voluntary termination of parental rights may be filed in the circuit court for any of the following counties: (1)The county in which the petitioner resides; (2)The county of the location of the authorized […]