When the mother of the child is not and has not been married to the father of the child, the continued absence of either parent from the home may be considered deprivation of parental support or care if the criteria of § 67:12:01:29 are met.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 7 SDR 66, 7 SDR 89, effective July 1, 1981 ; 51 SDR 52, effective November 11, 2024 .

General Authority: SDCL 28- 6-1 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 28- 6 -1 .

Prior versions effective: 1981-07-01.