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Chapter 25-6

S.D. Codified Laws ch. 25-6

Adoption of Children

25-6-1Child born to unmarried mother--Acknowledgment by father--Effect.25-6-1.1Child born to unmarried mother--Father not entitled to notice unless child acknowledged--Mother’s rights--Defense limited.25-6-2Adoption of minor child permitted--Minimum difference in ages--Best interests of child.25-6-3Consent of spouse required for adoption.25-6-4Consent of child's parents required for adoption--Court waiver of consent.25-6-4.1Compelling, coercing, or forcing adoption as felony.25-6-4.2Offering, giving, or receiving unauthorized consideration for adoption as felony.25-6-5Consent of child over twelve required.25-6-6Jurisdiction of circuit court--Appeal.25-6-7Venue of adoption proceedings.25-6-8Joinder of proceedings as to two or more children--Separate orders required.25-6-9Period of residence in home required before petition granted.25-6-9.1Home study required--Background check--Department contribution--Penalty.25-6-9.2Effective date.25-6-10Petition--Time of hearing--Investigation ordered--Report.25-6-11Notice to Department of Social Services--Recommendation of department--Appearance.25-6-12Execution of consent and agreement by parties--Appearances at hearing.25-6-13Examination of witnesses and investigations by court--Order of adoption--Contents.25-6-14RepealedRepealed 25-6-15Access to court adoption records restricted--Notice of hearing to department or adoption agency--Disclosure not contested nor supported.25-6-15.1Confidentiality of records.25-6-15.2Nonidentifying information--Release to adoptive parent or adoptee.25-6-15.3Registry of consents to release of identifying information.25-6-16Change of name by adopted child--Relationship with adoptive parent.25-6-17Rights and duties of natural parents terminated on adoption--Exceptions.25-6-18Petition for adoption of adult--Consent--Residence requirement.25-6-19Order for adoption of adult.25-6-20Jurisdictional provisions applicable to adoption of adults--Effect of adoption--New birth certificate optional.25-6-21Cure of past irregularities in proceedings--Limitation of actions.25-6-22Medical information on adoptee's birthparent available to adoptee or adoptee's legal guardian--Written request--Proof.25-6-23Medical and social history form filed in adoption of abused or neglected child--Availability to adoptive parents and adoptee--Failure to comply.25-6-24Due regard to be afforded Indian Child Welfare Act.25-6-25Effect of adoption orders of another jurisdiction or nation.