§ 26-7A-5

S.D. Codified Laws § 26-7A-5 (2026)

Proceedings in best interest of child.

SDC 1939, § 43.0304; SL 1968, ch 164 , § 4; SL 1991, ch 217 , § 4B; SDCL, § 26-7-11; SL 1994, ch 213 .

Proceedings under this chapter and chapters 26-8A, 26-8B, and 26-8C shall be in the best interests of the child.

Source: SDC 1939, § 43.0304; SL 1968, ch 164 , § 4; SL 1991, ch 217 , § 4B; SDCL, § 26-7-11; SL 1994, ch 213 .