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Home » US Law » 2022 South Dakota Codified Laws » Title 25 - Domestic Relations » Chapter 08 - Paternity Proceedings » Section 25-8-3 – Father and mother’s liability for confinement expense.

25-8-3. Father and mother’s liability for confinement expense.

The father and mother of a child born out of wedlock are jointly and severally liable to pay the expenses of the mother’s pregnancy and confinement.

Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §37.2101; SL 1984, ch 190, §3; SL 1997, ch 155, §31.