The general authority of DCS is as follows:

1. (1) If an assignment is effective for a child born out of wedlock, DCS shall establish the paternity of the child;
2. (2) If an assignment is effective for a child, whether born in or out of wedlock, DCS shall secure support for the child from any person who is legally liable for support;
3. (3) Upon application by an individual who is not otherwise eligible for aid, DCS shall provide child support collection, paternity determination services, SPLS, or FPLS;
4. (4) DCS shall maintain a state plan in conformity with the provisions of the Act;
5. (5) DCS shall accept and administer funds of another public agency or political subdivision which are transferred under agreement to carry out the provisions of this article; and
6. (6) If an assignment is effective for the parent caretaker of a child, DCS shall enforce spousal support for the caretaker if an obligation has been previously established.

Source: 2 SDR 31, effective October 30, 1975; 4 SDR 84, effective June 11, 1978; 7 SDR 66, 7 SDR 89, effective July 1, 1981; 8 SDR 177, effective July 8, 1982; 9 SDR 43, effective October 10, 1982; 24 SDR 72, effective November 30, 1997; 41 SDR 108, effective January 6, 2015.

General Authority: SDCL 28-7A-3(9).

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-1-65 , 28-1-66 , 28-7A-3(9).

Prior versions effective: 1997-11-30.