67 : 61 : 04 : 04 . Retention of records. Each agency shall retain all financial records, client case records, and documentation of services provided , for at least six calendar years post-treatment . If a client is under the age of eighteen on the last date of treatment, records must be retained for at least six calendar years after the client reaches the age of eighteen . Records may not be destroyed while an audit or investigation is pending.

Source: 43 SDR 80 , effective December 5, 2016; 50 SDR 63, effective November 27, 2023 .

General Authority: SDCL 27A-5-1 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 27A-3-1 , 27A-5-1 .

Prior versions effective: 2016-12-05.