To meet the requirements of § 67:10:01:27, the department shall accept any of the following as evidence of good cause:

1. (1) Birth certificates or medical, law enforcement, or child protection agency records which indicate that the child was conceived as a result of incest or forcible rape;
2. (2) Court documents or other records which indicate that legal proceedings for adoption are pending in court;
3. (3) Court, medical, criminal, child protection agency, social services, psychological, or law enforcement records which indicate that the alleged or absent parent might inflict physical or emotional harm on the child or caretaker relative;
4. (4) Medical records which indicate the emotional health history and present health status of the caretaker relative or the child for whom support is sought; or written statements from a mental health professional indicating a diagnosis or prognosis concerning the emotional health of the caretaker relative or the child;
5. (5) A written statement from a public or private agency confirming that the caretaker relative is being assisted in resolving the issue of whether to keep the child or give it up for adoption; or
6. (6) Sworn statements from individuals, other than the applicant or recipient, with knowledge of the circumstances which provide the basis for the good cause claim.

Source: 24 SDR 24, effective August 31, 1997.

General Authority: SDCL 28-7A-3(1)(4).

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-7A-3(1)(4).