South Dakota Statutes
§ 25-5A-16 — Determination that petitioners know consequences.
South Dakota § 25-5A-16
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 25DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Ch. 25-4BVOLUNTARY TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RELATIONS
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S.D. Codified Laws § 25-5A-16 (2026).
Text
At the time of the hearing the court, after full and complete inquiry, shall determine whether the petitioner or petitioners are fully aware of the purpose of the proceedings and the consequences of their act.
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Related
In re the Termination of Parental Rights Over T.M.B.
416 N.W.2d 260 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1987)
In re the Termination of Parental Rights Over J.M.J.
368 N.W.2d 602 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1985)
In Re the Termination of Parental Rights of Ibanez
2013 SD 45 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 2013)
Matter of JMJ
368 N.W.2d 602 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1985)
Matter of TMB
416 N.W.2d 260 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1987)
Legislative History
SL 1971, ch 165, § 6 (8).
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