Section 25-6-21 – Cure of past irregularities in proceedings–Limitation of actions.
25-6-21. Cure of past irregularities in proceedings–Limitation of actions. Except in any case involving fraud or any case controlled by the Indian Child Welfare Act, (25 U.S.C. §§1901 to 1963, inclusive), any proceeding for the adoption of a child commenced under chapter 25-6 shall be in all things legalized, cured, and validated one year after […]
Section 25-6-22 – Medical information on adoptee’s birthparent available to adoptee or adoptee’s legal guardian–Written request–Proof.
25-6-22. Medical information on adoptee’s birthparent available to adoptee or adoptee’s legal guardian–Written request–Proof. An adoptee or the adoptee’s legal guardian having knowledge of a hospital or clinic with medical information of an adoptee’s birth parent may provide a written request to the hospital or clinic for that information. The adoptee shall send a copy […]
Section 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.
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. When a child is adjudicated to be abused or neglected and a court enters a decree terminating parental rights, the parent shall complete a medical and social history form which shall be supplied by […]
Section 25-6-24 – Due regard to be afforded Indian Child Welfare Act.
25-6-24.Due regard to be afforded Indian Child Welfare Act. Due regard shall be afforded to the Indian Child Welfare Act (25 U.S. C. §§1901-1963), if that Act is applicable. Source: SL 2004, ch 2, §9, eff. Mar. 3, 2004; SL 2019, ch 127, §2.
Section 25-6-25 – Effect of adoption orders of another jurisdiction or nation.
25-6-25. Effect of adoption orders of another jurisdiction or nation. Any order of adoption entered in compliance with the laws of another jurisdiction or nation shall have the same effect as an order for adoption entered in this state. Source: SL 2007, ch 157, §1.
Section 25-6-19 – Order for adoption of adult.
25-6-19. Order for adoption of adult. Upon showing of good cause to the judge and if the documents required by §25-6-18 are in proper form and show the proper facts, upon the filing of same the judge of the circuit court shall enter an order allowing the petition for adoption of an adult and declaring […]
Section 25-6-20 – Jurisdictional provisions applicable to adoption of adults–Effect of adoption–New birth certificate optional.
25-6-20. Jurisdictional provisions applicable to adoption of adults–Effect of adoption–New birth certificate optional. The provisions of §§25-6-6 to 25-6-8, inclusive, and of §§25-6-16 and 25-6-17 shall be applicable to adult adoption, but a new birth certificate shall be issued only if requested in the petition. Source: SDC 1939, §14.0406 as added by SL 1961, ch […]
Section 25-6-13 – Examination of witnesses and investigations by court–Order of adoption–Contents.
25-6-13. Examination of witnesses and investigations by court–Order of adoption–Contents. The circuit judge must examine all persons appearing separately and if satisfied from such examination and the report of the investigation that the child is suitable for adoption and the petitioning foster parent or parents financially able and morally fit to have the care and […]
Section 25-6-15 – Restrictions on access to court records in adoption proceedings–Court order required for disclosure of information–Notice of hearing to department or adoption agency–Disclosure not contested nor supported.
25-6-15. Restrictions on access to court records in adoption proceedings–Court order required for disclosure of information–Notice of hearing to department or adoption agency–Disclosure not contested nor supported. The files and records of the court in adoption proceedings are not open to inspection or copy by persons other than the parents by adoption and their attorneys, […]
Section 25-6-15.1 – Confidentiality of records.
25-6-15.1. Confidentiality of records. All papers, records, and information pertaining to an adoption whether part of the permanent file in the Department of Social Services or in a child placement agency are confidential and may be disclosed only in accordance with §§25-6-15 to 25-6-15.3, inclusive. Source: SL 1985, ch 208, §1.