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Statutes > South-dakota > Title-25 > Chapter-06

Section 25-6-1 - Adoption of illegitimate child by acknowledgment and conduct of father--Legitimation from birth.
Section 25-6-1.1 - Father of illegitimate child not entitled to notice unless acknowledged.
Section 25-6-2 - Adoption of minor child permitted--Minimum difference in ages--Best interests ofchild.
Section 25-6-3 - Consent of spouse required for adoption.
Section 25-6-4 - Consent of child's parents required for adoption--Court waiver of consent.
Section 25-6-4.1 - Compelling, coercing, or forcing adoption as felony.
Section 25-6-4.2 - Offering, giving, or receiving unauthorized consideration for adoption as felony.
Section 25-6-5 - Consent of child over twelve required.
Section 25-6-6 - Jurisdiction of circuit court--Appeal.
Section 25-6-7 - Venue of adoption proceedings.
Section 25-6-8 - Joinder of proceedings as to two or more children--Separate orders required.
Section 25-6-9 - Period of residence in home required before petition granted.
Section 25-6-9.1 - Home study report required--Criminal record check and central registry screening tobe included--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 25-6-9.2 - Effective date.
Section 25-6-10 - Time of hearing on petition fixed--Investigation ordered by court.
Section 25-6-11 - Notice to Department of Social Services--Recommendation of department--Appearance.
Section 25-6-12 - Appearance at hearing and execution of consent and agreement by parties--Appearance by attorney, guardian, or agent--Appearance by department.
Section 25-6-13 - Examination of witnesses and investigations by court--Order of adoption--Contents.
Section 25-6-14 - Repealed.
Section 25-6-15 - Restrictions on access to court records in adoption proceedings--Court order requiredfor disclosure of information--Notice of hearing to department or adoption agency--Disclosure not
Section 25-6-15.1 - Confidentiality of records.
Section 25-6-15.2 - Nonidentifying information--Release to adoptive parent or adoptee.
Section 25-6-15.3 - Registry of consents to release of identifying information.
Section 25-6-16 - Change of name by adopted child--Relationship with adoptive parent.
Section 25-6-17 - Rights and duties of natural parents terminated on adoption--Exceptions.
Section 25-6-18 - Petition for adoption of adult--Consent required--Residence with adoptive parentduring minority required.
Section 25-6-19 - Order for adoption of adult.
Section 25-6-20 - Jurisdictional provisions applicable to adoption of adults--Effect of adoption--Newbirth certificate optional.
Section 25-6-21 - Care of past irregularities in proceedings.
Section 25-6-22 - Medical information on adoptee's birthparent available to adoptee or adoptee's legalguardian--Written request--Proof.
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.
Section 25-6-24 - Due regard to be afforded Indian Child Welfare Act.

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > South-dakota > Title-25 > Chapter-06

Section 25-6-1 - Adoption of illegitimate child by acknowledgment and conduct of father--Legitimation from birth.
Section 25-6-1.1 - Father of illegitimate child not entitled to notice unless acknowledged.
Section 25-6-2 - Adoption of minor child permitted--Minimum difference in ages--Best interests ofchild.
Section 25-6-3 - Consent of spouse required for adoption.
Section 25-6-4 - Consent of child's parents required for adoption--Court waiver of consent.
Section 25-6-4.1 - Compelling, coercing, or forcing adoption as felony.
Section 25-6-4.2 - Offering, giving, or receiving unauthorized consideration for adoption as felony.
Section 25-6-5 - Consent of child over twelve required.
Section 25-6-6 - Jurisdiction of circuit court--Appeal.
Section 25-6-7 - Venue of adoption proceedings.
Section 25-6-8 - Joinder of proceedings as to two or more children--Separate orders required.
Section 25-6-9 - Period of residence in home required before petition granted.
Section 25-6-9.1 - Home study report required--Criminal record check and central registry screening tobe included--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 25-6-9.2 - Effective date.
Section 25-6-10 - Time of hearing on petition fixed--Investigation ordered by court.
Section 25-6-11 - Notice to Department of Social Services--Recommendation of department--Appearance.
Section 25-6-12 - Appearance at hearing and execution of consent and agreement by parties--Appearance by attorney, guardian, or agent--Appearance by department.
Section 25-6-13 - Examination of witnesses and investigations by court--Order of adoption--Contents.
Section 25-6-14 - Repealed.
Section 25-6-15 - Restrictions on access to court records in adoption proceedings--Court order requiredfor disclosure of information--Notice of hearing to department or adoption agency--Disclosure not
Section 25-6-15.1 - Confidentiality of records.
Section 25-6-15.2 - Nonidentifying information--Release to adoptive parent or adoptee.
Section 25-6-15.3 - Registry of consents to release of identifying information.
Section 25-6-16 - Change of name by adopted child--Relationship with adoptive parent.
Section 25-6-17 - Rights and duties of natural parents terminated on adoption--Exceptions.
Section 25-6-18 - Petition for adoption of adult--Consent required--Residence with adoptive parentduring minority required.
Section 25-6-19 - Order for adoption of adult.
Section 25-6-20 - Jurisdictional provisions applicable to adoption of adults--Effect of adoption--Newbirth certificate optional.
Section 25-6-21 - Care of past irregularities in proceedings.
Section 25-6-22 - Medical information on adoptee's birthparent available to adoptee or adoptee's legalguardian--Written request--Proof.
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.
Section 25-6-24 - Due regard to be afforded Indian Child Welfare Act.

State Codes and Statutes

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > South-dakota > Title-25 > Chapter-06

Section 25-6-1 - Adoption of illegitimate child by acknowledgment and conduct of father--Legitimation from birth.
Section 25-6-1.1 - Father of illegitimate child not entitled to notice unless acknowledged.
Section 25-6-2 - Adoption of minor child permitted--Minimum difference in ages--Best interests ofchild.
Section 25-6-3 - Consent of spouse required for adoption.
Section 25-6-4 - Consent of child's parents required for adoption--Court waiver of consent.
Section 25-6-4.1 - Compelling, coercing, or forcing adoption as felony.
Section 25-6-4.2 - Offering, giving, or receiving unauthorized consideration for adoption as felony.
Section 25-6-5 - Consent of child over twelve required.
Section 25-6-6 - Jurisdiction of circuit court--Appeal.
Section 25-6-7 - Venue of adoption proceedings.
Section 25-6-8 - Joinder of proceedings as to two or more children--Separate orders required.
Section 25-6-9 - Period of residence in home required before petition granted.
Section 25-6-9.1 - Home study report required--Criminal record check and central registry screening tobe included--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 25-6-9.2 - Effective date.
Section 25-6-10 - Time of hearing on petition fixed--Investigation ordered by court.
Section 25-6-11 - Notice to Department of Social Services--Recommendation of department--Appearance.
Section 25-6-12 - Appearance at hearing and execution of consent and agreement by parties--Appearance by attorney, guardian, or agent--Appearance by department.
Section 25-6-13 - Examination of witnesses and investigations by court--Order of adoption--Contents.
Section 25-6-14 - Repealed.
Section 25-6-15 - Restrictions on access to court records in adoption proceedings--Court order requiredfor disclosure of information--Notice of hearing to department or adoption agency--Disclosure not
Section 25-6-15.1 - Confidentiality of records.
Section 25-6-15.2 - Nonidentifying information--Release to adoptive parent or adoptee.
Section 25-6-15.3 - Registry of consents to release of identifying information.
Section 25-6-16 - Change of name by adopted child--Relationship with adoptive parent.
Section 25-6-17 - Rights and duties of natural parents terminated on adoption--Exceptions.
Section 25-6-18 - Petition for adoption of adult--Consent required--Residence with adoptive parentduring minority required.
Section 25-6-19 - Order for adoption of adult.
Section 25-6-20 - Jurisdictional provisions applicable to adoption of adults--Effect of adoption--Newbirth certificate optional.
Section 25-6-21 - Care of past irregularities in proceedings.
Section 25-6-22 - Medical information on adoptee's birthparent available to adoptee or adoptee's legalguardian--Written request--Proof.
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.
Section 25-6-24 - Due regard to be afforded Indian Child Welfare Act.